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This page, www.arrl.org/2024-Hurricanes, includes information and news summarizing the preparations and response by Amateur Radio (ham radio) volunteers who are supporting emergency communications in areas that may be (or have been) impacted by 2024 hurricanes. Ham radio operators provide a critial communications capability used for relaying life-saving information and to assist with reunification activities. Additionally, radio amateurs throughout affected regions often provide firsthand accounts of storm impact and ongoing recovery needs. 

Media/Press Inquires
For press inquiries, please ask reporters to contact ARRL directly at 860-594-0289, or via email at [email protected]. A system has been established at ARRL Headquarters to respond to media inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

INFORMATION RESOURCES

National Hurricane Center
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Hurricane Watch Net
hwn.org

VOIP Hurricane Net
voipwx.net

Amateur Radio at the National Hurricane Center
www.WX4NHC.org

Tropical Tidbits (current forecast models)
https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/

Active Red Cross Shelters
maps.redcross.org/website/maps/ARC_Shelters.html

Red Cross Safe and Well
www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones.html

Facebook Crisis Response
www.facebook.com/about/safetycheck

FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov

Ready.gov - Plan ahead for disasters
www.ready.gov

Hurricane Central - The Weather Channel
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane

ARRL NEWS (www.arrl.org/news for the latest news)

Ham Radio During Hurricane Season
ARRL News | July 26, 2024

MEDIA HITS