By RICHARD O. JONES
Special to The Press-Enterprise
When there is an emergency, time is a crucial element and a group of volunteer ham radio operators in Moreno Valley is prepared to jump into action.
Members of the Moreno Valley Amateur Radio Association helped during the October Esperanza Fire, in which five firefighters died, and were deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region.
"When emergency systems get overloaded and normal communications fail, we provide alternative communications," said Clinton Dague, the group's chief officer and the facilities engineer for the city.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
In time of emergency, Moreno Valley ham radio operators come to rescue
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