Our other goals include:
- Supporting public safety agencies during a major emergency. We will work in cooperation with public and private organizations, including emergency management, police, fire, EMS, the Red Cross and CERT Teams. We will provide the assistance using our equipment or in other ways, as needed.
- Working together with other groups, such as GMRS and ham radio clubs to develop and maintain emergency communications.
- Provide free training to members and the public in emergency preparedness and communications.
- Develop and test methods for the public, including those with disabilities, to call for emergency help when normal systems are not available.
- Promote traffic safety by providing various programs and information to the public, including interactive traffic reports.
Activities include:
- Training Courses and Exercises in emergency
preparedness and two way radio - Two way radio on line forums (AGRC Website)
- Traffic / Weather Nets
- Radio Direction Finding (RDF)
- Skywarn Weather Spotter Nets
- Assisting and providing communications for events
The AESG also provides resources to educate and inform the public about emergency communications and the use of alternate methods to contact emergency services.
