So, just a question: What would the nation’s reaction be if FEMA and these agencies did not practice for a major natural disaster?
I participate in these drills as part of my Ham radio group. Five years ago we had a massive ice storm that cut off the western part of the state. Hospitals could not communicate out of my their area. Because we had drilled every month, getting our rigs up and in action took no time.
If you don’t want them practicing, I guess that’s OK. You and all of those around you will be on your own.
Ever vigilant, never fearful. I’m guessing that is a quote from somewhere - but that is one of my mottos. I’m in the earth sciences in Seattle - and yes, some day the Cascadia will make a huge mess of things. Before the discovery of it (in the 1980’s) Seattle and Portland and Vancouver all shared emergency response backup, and would help each other out.
Since the discovery, their “sister cities” are east of the Cascades, as all three cities may be messed up. Seattle is accessible by one road that doesn’t have a bridge. They plan that the mountain passes will be trashed as well, so helicopter supplies in from staging areas just east of the divide.
I’m working near Mount Rainier at the moment. Was just thinking a few hours ago “I wonder if that hill is tall enough if I hear rumbling?”
Ham radio operators do not prepare and practice for putting people in camps and herding them against their will.
FEMA does.
So, just a question: What would the nation’s reaction be if FEMA and these agencies did not practice for a major natural disaster?
I participate in these drills as part of my Ham radio group. Five years ago we had a massive ice storm that cut off the western part of the state. Hospitals could not communicate out of my their area. Because we had drilled every month, getting our rigs up and in action took no time.
If you don’t want them practicing, I guess that’s OK. You and all of those around you will be on your own.
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Get a few blog hits, rile up some LIVs, same as it ever was.