Imagine our area has experienced a natural disaster leaving some damage or injury, but you and your spouse are safe.

The national news coverage has alarmed your family located outside the affected area and they are extremely anxious to know if you are well. All traditional communication methods (telephone, cell phone, e-mail/internet) are out of service or overwhelmed and useless. How do you tell your family you are safe?

The amateur radio operators in Lake Ashton will take your personal and important message and send it to your family through other “hams” living in areas without damage. Replies can also be received from “the kids.” Such messages are transmitted and received without cost to you and will be delivered as rapidly and accurately as possible.

Until normal communications are restored, get your message to the Lake Ashton Amateur Radio Operator at the Clubhouse or HFC for transmission.