We have assisted governmental agencies with their communications when systems failed following hurricanes, tropical storms, and other widespread disasters.We have assisted non-governmental agencies such as:
- The American Red Cross
- United Way
- Montgomery County Food Bank
- And, many other relief organizations when the communications infrastructures were down in the aftermath of disasters.
Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Service® is comprised of all volunteer, federally licensed amateur radio operators with a desire to lend their talents and time to those in need, whether it be governments agencies, disaster relief agencies, or individuals who have lost everything in the wake of a disaster.
In February of 2012 we decided that incorporating and becoming a qualified charitable organization was the path to providing the most assistance to those in need. In June that became a reality.
Montgomery County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Inc. is now a fully qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization.We provide the last mile of communication between the various volunteer agencies in Montgomery County. We also provide communications from disaster victims to their families even when the communications infrastructure is completely inoperative. In preparation for disasters we provide licensing, education, continuing education, and communication consulting to volunteer agencies and community organizations.
We were there during
Katrina, sending thousands of message to loved ones with news of their family. We were there for
Rita, supplying communications for pod sites and shelters. We were there for
Ike, backing up public safety communications and providing communications for recovery efforts.We were there for
Harvey, coordinating recovery efforts.