ARES Oregon Communications for Flooding

ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) is still providing communications
to the coast, with 60+ volunteers working at the coast and many more at
points in between. The District One emergency radio network was activated at 8
AM Monday morning and is still in operation today. District One ARES serves
the following counties: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook
and Washington. We are working closely with the American Red Cross as well
as the major hospitals Heartnet radio network and district-wide emergency
managers, including the Oregon Operation of Emergency Management in
Salem.

Columbia County has put out a request for more licensed ham operators to
help. Anyone available should report to their county ARES organization
linked through http://www.oregonaresd1.org/main.html.

If media would like to speak with someone regarding the Amateur Radio
Emergency Service I'd be happy to put you in touch with our District One Emergency
Coordinator, David Kidd.

Thanks Lars,

Steve Sanders
PIC- Oregon Section ARRL
PIO - District One ARES
503-320-4100