Hello,

Please stay alert for possible activation to assist with refugees from Afghanistan.

I have NOT been asked to supply communications support yet, but those of you who were around when the Vietnamese Refugees were taken to Indiantown Gap will remember that Ham Radio is involved.

I expect to see Health and Welfare messages coming through next week. I would appreciate it if each ARES group would assign someone to check in on EPAEPTN (3918 KHz at 5 PM) or PTN (3983 KHz at 7 PM) during the coming days to assist with traffic handling, as necessary.

NOTE! This is a preparatory action only!

Nothing has come down from the ARRL, FEMA, PEMA or other federal or state agencies. I expect we will eventually be supporting the Red Cross. Please prepare a “Go Kit” just in case.

Please alert every Level 3 you have. We may need Level 2 to deploy. Members at Level 1 will remain in your county to assist you as needed.

I hope we are preparing and won’t be needed, but please stand by.

George Miller