Post by Anthony~KD3Y on Aug 15, 2022 20:52:58 GMT -5
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2336 for Friday August 5th, 2022
HAMS RESPOND TO DEADLY FLOODS IN KENTUCKY
Our top story takes us to Kentucky, where parts of the state have been hit by deadly floods. Randy Sly W4XJ brings us up to date.
The last week found amateur radio operators on alert in Eastern Kentucky as a trail of thunderstorms brought flooding that left at least 37 people dead. Jack Hedges, KY4TPR, told Amateur Radio Newsline that he and a team of hams operated on ARES frequencies from the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort. He was assisted by Mike Swigert, KE4YRI, Dennis Lutz, W2QN, Patrick Compton, KF4FMZ, and Odis Carroll, W4IOD, who served as an official relay station for the EOC.
Woody Hartlove, KO4UMQ, Harlan County EC and SKYWARN Coordinator, reported that SKYWARN was activated for the Jackson Weather Forecast Office three times in his area due to flash flooding. He and another ham were also deployed with the Red Cross to provide communications for their disaster action teams.
In addition to causing loss of life, the flood wreaked havoc on the electric service, waterlines and roads. As flood waters recede, residents in many areas of Eastern Kentucky continue to remain stranded due to the destruction of scores of small bridges linking roadways.
HAMS RESPOND TO DEADLY FLOODS IN KENTUCKY
Our top story takes us to Kentucky, where parts of the state have been hit by deadly floods. Randy Sly W4XJ brings us up to date.
The last week found amateur radio operators on alert in Eastern Kentucky as a trail of thunderstorms brought flooding that left at least 37 people dead. Jack Hedges, KY4TPR, told Amateur Radio Newsline that he and a team of hams operated on ARES frequencies from the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort. He was assisted by Mike Swigert, KE4YRI, Dennis Lutz, W2QN, Patrick Compton, KF4FMZ, and Odis Carroll, W4IOD, who served as an official relay station for the EOC.
Woody Hartlove, KO4UMQ, Harlan County EC and SKYWARN Coordinator, reported that SKYWARN was activated for the Jackson Weather Forecast Office three times in his area due to flash flooding. He and another ham were also deployed with the Red Cross to provide communications for their disaster action teams.
In addition to causing loss of life, the flood wreaked havoc on the electric service, waterlines and roads. As flood waters recede, residents in many areas of Eastern Kentucky continue to remain stranded due to the destruction of scores of small bridges linking roadways.