are equipped to provide strategically ….

are equipped to provide strategically located field emergency radio stations using solar charged battery operated radios in most areas of both cities.

The Seal Beach and Los Alamitos RACES drill Wednesday evenings to be assured the radio systems can connect through the repeater atop the Boeing building and/or via simplex operation not using a repeater.

Members of the cities RACES Team participate in field drills with fictional scenarios at least two times per year. Each team member will know exactly what is expected in the event of an emergency. Local residents are encouraged to form a neighborhood communication network using Family Radio Systems. No license is required.

For more information regarding RACES, go to www. RACES41.com.