Amateur Radio Operators
Re “Bioterrorism Drill Puts Crews to the Test” (11/6/2001).
In this article, The Times forgot to mention that amateur radio operators also volunteered and helped with this drill.
Members of Ventura County sections of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services proved essential in helping Ventura County’s hospitals and public health services coordinate the handling and treatment of the many drill “victims.”
ARES/RACES members also volunteer in real emergencies, so drills such as this one help them to become prepared.
Jonathan Becker
Thousand Oaks
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