Make sure you have a to-go bag on hand in case you have to evacuate. Your portable kit should include water, food, battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries, first-aid supplies, change of clothing, blanket or sleeping bag, wrench or pliers, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, trash bags, local map, a manual can opener for canned food and special items including medication for infants, older individuals, or individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Keep these items in an easy to carry container such as a covered trash container, a large backpack, or a duffel bag.
To see the different types of alerts that can be received go to https://www.ready.gov/alerts
All Ham Radio clubs and organizations in the area are welcome (and encouraged) to provide information to this site and keep it up to date.
And don't forget to support your local clubs!
El Paso Ham Radio phone line
For general questions about Amateur Radio in the El Paso area
(915) 239-5128 (leave a message)
Please e-mail any comments, changes, corrections, additions, or updates to hamradioelpaso@gmail.com
You can also phone in questions, changes, corrections, additions, or updates to (915) 247-8426 (this is Google voice-mail only).
Please leave a call back number so we can get back to you.