disaster-response
26 videos tagged disaster-response across 6 categories.
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9/11: He Stayed With the Transmitter. She Was 10 and Just Got Licensed.
Two ham radio operators' stories from September 11th: a broadcast engineer maintaining WTC communications and a newly-licensed ten-year-old running a Red Cross shelter's radio operations.
Disaster Communications: All About SATERN
Overview of the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN): how amateur radio volunteers provide emergency communications when conventional systems fail during disasters.
Why Preppers Freeze: Fear and Panic in a Real Disaster
How to maintain mental resilience during catastrophe, drawing on military training to prevent fear from turning into blind panic.
Nepal Floods: A Powerful Lesson in Emergency Communication
How communication redundancy—combining ham radio with mobile, satellite, and internet systems—keeps disaster response resilient when any single system fails.
When Mobile Networks Fail, Ham Radio Can Save Lives
How amateur radio operators establish communication during disasters when mobile networks and internet infrastructure are unavailable, using independent power and radio frequency propagation.
Nepal Floods: When Communication Fails, Ham Radio Can Save Lives
Case study of how amateur radio operators provided critical communication during Nepal's 2026 floods when normal infrastructure failed, and why disaster preparedness includes radio readiness.
If I Could Only Prepare One Room in My House, It Would Be This One
Building a household command center: consolidating communications, power, lighting, medical supplies, maps, documents, and emergency plans in one accessible location.
Ham Radio to the Rescue: Emergency Communications When Phones and Internet Fail
Real-world account of ham radio operators deployed during an emergency when conventional communication systems failed, plus the history of wireless technology from Maxwell through Marconi.
Ham Radio: From Hilltop Repeaters to the International Space Station
Overview of ham radio infrastructure, repeater systems for extended range, emergency communication during large events, and amateur radio contact with the ISS.
When Mobile Networks Fail, Ham Radio Works!
Why ham radio remains a reliable emergency communication tool when cellular and internet infrastructure fails during disasters, with real-world examples from earthquake and flood response.
When You Are the First (or Only) Responder
Two-minute primer on household readiness when you must act alone during a disaster to protect yourself and family.
Why Is Everyone Comparing the Spokane Fire to Lahaina?
Examination of the 2026 Spokane-area wildfires, burn patterns, and comparisons to Lahaina; explores how drought, weather, and infrastructure influence wildfire behavior and recovery.
5 Families You'll See After Every Major Disaster
Behavioral patterns that emerge in families during disasters: denial, delay, panic, false confidence, and proactive preparation—and how they shape outcomes.
This Tiny Tool Gives You Emergency Water
Learn how a compact water key can access emergency water sources at public facilities when stored in an everyday carry kit.
Ham Exam Preparation
Overview of amateur radio licensing, station rules, and communication procedures for emergency messaging during natural disasters and grid-down scenarios.
Family and Household Disaster Preparedness
Hour-long webinar on household emergency preparedness basics: threat awareness, family planning, alert systems, emergency supplies, and community involvement.
Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness
Senator Cruz highlights ham radio operators' essential role in disaster communications when cellular networks fail, citing Hurricane Harvey and recent flood responses.
How and Where is Your Family Reuniting After a Major Disaster?
54-second primer on establishing a family reunion plan and communication protocol for post-disaster scenarios.
Natural Disaster Survival Skills: Essential Training for Preppers
Essential survival skills for natural disasters: bug-out bag packing, first aid, and family emergency protection strategies.
Long Wire Antenna Raise
Seven-minute walkthrough of raising and installing a long wire antenna for emergency ham radio communications after storm damage.
Living in Mass Care Shelters During a Disaster
What to expect if you must evacuate to a mass care shelter: setup timelines, basic services, logistics challenges, and how to maintain self-sufficiency in a shared facility.
Evacuation Notices
Overview of the three types of evacuation notices and how to recognize and respond to each one during a disaster.
How to Respond to a Disaster – Course Introduction
Introduction to a disaster-response course covering all-hazards planning, stay-or-evacuate decisions, home sheltering, evacuation logistics, and mass care shelter navigation.
Emergency Lanyards for When You Must Evacuate Quickly
Four-minute walkthrough of emergency identification lanyards: what to include, why they matter in FEMA evacuation scenarios, and how they help with shelter access and property documentation.
Disaster Emergency Plan - Family Evacuation Preparedness
Four-minute walkthrough of evacuation planning fundamentals: shelter proximity, family coordination, and communication protocols when disasters force relocation.
Why Be a Prepper
Seven-minute case for household preparedness using Hurricane Sandy as a real-world example of why planning for the unknown matters.