Ham Radio essential for emergency communication

An article in the Skagit Valley Herald newspaper describes the importance of Amateur Radio for disaster communications and Homeland Security.

Read the Skagit Valley Herald story 'So much more than a hobby: Ham radio essential for emergency communication' at
http://www.goskagit.com/home/article/
so_much_more_than_a_hobby_ham_radio_essential_for_
emergency_communication/

When All Else Fails Amateur Radio Works
http://emergency-radio.org/