Many of you have suggested in the past that the SWLing Post join an affiliate links program. That’s a powerful combination and, as The Washington Post reports, Zello is obviously helping with Irma relief efforts. Zello requires no license, no radio, nor any other accessories–just a smart phone–and is free. Of course, amateur radio, CB and other traditional radio services do not require Internet connectivity. During disasters, these services may not always be accessible. Zello does rely on some sort of Internet connectivity via 4G, 3G, WiFi, GPRS and/or EDGE. Of course, Zello has many features traditional two-way radio does not (voice history, the ability to leave messages, native GPS and mapping functionality, etc.). If you think about it, this app mimics the concept of traditional PTT/two-way radio which certainly has traffic management advantages during times of emergencies. “It’s very dense at the tip among the Caribbean islands and then fans out across Florida.”Ĭontinue reading at The Washington Post online. “The heat map of where the registrations are occurring looks like the hurricane’s forecast path,” he added. In recent days, the app has also trended on Facebook and Twitter, offering another example of the pivotal role social media is playing in natural disasters. The latest influx began Tuesday and, at one point, Moore said, 120 people were registering for the app every second.
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The free Internet “walkie-talkie” app - which relies on cellphone data plans or WiFi and is designed to operate in places where signals are weak - became the top app on iTunes and Google Play Wednesday. Within days of Harvey’s arrival, the app saw a 20-fold increase in usage in Houston, according to Bill Moore, the Austin based startup’s the chief executive.Īs Hurricane Irma hurtles across the Caribbean toward the coast of Florida, Zello continues to boom in popularity. This stands for ‘Disaster Service Worker’ id and these workers are approved by FEMA.(Source: The Washington Post via David Korchin)Īs Hurricane Harvey dropped anchor over Southeast Texas last week, Zello became the go-to app for rescuers working to save thousands of people trapped by floodwaters.
There are also workers associated with FEMA with a different id called a DSW id. Do not engage with them unless they can prove that they are associated with FEMA. After the storm? Many people come around after storms and offer to do repairs. You’ll need to do this before the storm knocks out the cell towers. What happens if I don’t have cell service and I want to give my family information like where I’m headed or where I will be? You can change your voicemail message on your phone so that people with your contact information will know your whereabouts. It would be better to evacuate and not need to have that kind of assistance during a disaster. It may be possible to ask for simple first aid directions -but this depends on being able to use the app. One of the channels I listened to, listed EMTs and Nurses among the members. If you use the Zello app, and have wifi or cellular data, you might be able to join help channels there. Try to get on their channel to give them your information. You can also find them on Zello in real time (LCN Emergency Response 2018). You will have to wait out the storm.Īlternatively, there is a group of tough guys called the Louisiana Cajun Navy, willing to provide hurricane relief after the storm. Not only that, cell phone towers may be down and dialing 911 might not work. What happens if I have an emergency during the hurricane? Emergency teams will not risk their lives during the hurricane. If there is a tornado or a flash flood you will need to move quickly. Sleep fully clothed and wear sturdy shoes while you are sleeping. Morbid yes but if you’re riding the storm out…ħ. Write your name and address with a permanent marker on your arm. White sheets are recognized as a distress signal and will attract the attention of any passing helicopters/rescue vehicles within visual distance.Ħ. an axe you may have to escape onto your roof top should waters rise that high.ĥ. One group member suggests keeping tools in your attic e.g. Be extremely cautious if you get into your attic, water can trap you especially if you have a metal roof. If you’re caught inside and flood waters are rising, try to go up. Don’t try to save pets that get caught in the flood, you can risk your own safety in dirty flowing water.Ĥ.
This means no fishing off your roof tops. Don’t drink or enter the water on the ground. Switch off your phones as much as possible to preserve charge.Ģ. Try to get to high ground as much as possible. Do you have any advice for people who plan to hunker down and ride the storm out? 1.
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