AMATEUR RADIO FUNCTION WHEN DISASTERS

• Amateur Radio During and After Disasters-
  Amateur Radio operators set up and operate organized communication networks locally for governmental and emergency officials, as well as non-commercial communication for private citizens affected by the disaster. Amateur Radio operators are most likely to be active after disasters that damage regular lines of communications due to power outages and destruction of telephone, cellular and other infrastructure-dependent systems.
  
• Amateur Radio Operators Help Local Officials+
• Major Amateur Radio Emergency Organizations+
• Amateur Radio Is Recognized as a Resource by National Relief Organizations