ECRV4712.org
Emergency Communications Response Vehicle
American Red Cross - Sacramento/Sierra Chapter, California
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Dan Hardesty (916) 434-1524 dan@danhardesty.com   Bill Yoder (916) 652-7113 byoder@vfr.net
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ECRV Emergency Communications VehicleECRV 4712 Resource Links
(Page Rev: 11/8/07)

Nine vehicles are placed strategically around the United States for fast response in times of need:

4703 Manassas, VA - Prince William County Chapter
         Patty Gilham  (703) 926-1368
4705 Phoenix, AZ - Grand Canyon Chapter
         Jack Pike  (602) 336-6467
4706 Kansas City, MO - Greater Kansas City Chapter
         Larry Widener  (816) 841-5211
4707 Houston, TX - Greater Houston Chapter
         Jo Flint  (713) 313-1608
4708 Atlanta, GA - Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter
         Harry Bolton  (678) 313-4572
4709 Spokane, WA - Inland Northwest Chapter
         Jan Kinsella  (509) 326-3330 Ext 221
4710 Louisville, KY - Louisville Area Chapter
         Michael Crenshaw  (502) 955-6259
4711 Chicago, IL - Greater Chicago Chapter
         Mike Mitchell  (847) 774-0888
4712 Sacramento, CA - Sacramento/Sierra Chapter
         Dan Hardesty  (408) 489-8951

ECRV Emergency Resources:
Emergency Communications:
VoIP American Red Cross Communicators Net Yahoo! Group:
This net facilitates the planning and on-going maintenance of the American Red Cross disaster communication plans and practices.  We utilize the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) and Echolink to communicate nation wide.  It is also intended as a forum for coordination between ARC, ARES, RACES, FEMA, and Homeland Security.

  • Day:  Every Sunday
  • Time:  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Pacific Time
  • Location:  IRLP channel 9257 or Echolink #336037
  • Sacramento Valley Area Listeners:
    At 5:55pm on Sunday evenings the Pilot Peak WIN System repeater 441.750 +pl(82.5) will be linked to the Western Reflector 9257.  Please join the net and check-in.  Any Red Cross Communications Volunteer should check in when the call for check-ins is made.  Any other guest is welcome to check-in when the call for guests is made.
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  • The Box - Portable Emergency Communications Stations Ideas

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