The Feds and States Should Harness the Power of Satellite Radio For Emergency Situations

The Feds and States Should Harness the Power of Satellite Radio For Emergency Situations

"The Feds and States Should Harness the Power of Satellite Radio For Emergencies
From Corey Deitz,
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Sep 8 2005

Yesterday, the American Red Cross and XM Satellite Radio announced they had joined forces to launch Red Cross Radio, a 24-hour, nationwide XM channel to provide help and information for Hurricane Katrina victims, Red Cross staff and volunteers along the Gulf Coast, and other Red Cross workers across the country.
The newly-created Red Cross Radio (XM Channel 248) is broadcasting on XM Satellite Radio from coast to coast. It can be heard on all XM radios for the car, home, and portable use. XM is donating radios to the Red Cross for relief workers and aid stations.
The Red Cross is using the XM radio channel to deliver information and announcements directly to workers in the field. In addition, the Red Cross is using the channel to send mass messages to staff across the country.
This is not only a great idea but should serve as a springboard for the Federal government and all state governments to incorporate into their emergency plans for natural disasters or terrorist attacks a relationship with both Satellite Radio providers.
Satellite Radio is an obvious and easy answer for helping our leaders maintain communication nationwide in the event of catastrophic conditions. "


73 fer nw,
Bob N5IET

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