Radio Amateurs assist Columbian earthquake relief

Amateur Radio has been used in the relief efforts following the earthquake that struck Columbia on May 25th

The International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC) website carries this report:

The following frequencies are in use by amateur radio rescue teams following the 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Colombia:
7077kHz
7085kHz
7140kHz

PLEASE keep these frequencies clear to allow the emergency support to continue.

Frequencies provided from Oscar HK6PRO, Emergency Dispatcher and Firefighter - IRESC member in Colombia.
IRESC Information Database

The main objectives of IRESC are to foster efficient collaboration between Radio Amateurs, extending friendships across the world and providing international emergency communications in times of need.

International Radio Emergency Support Coalition (IRESC) http://www.iresc.org/

BBC News - Six dead in Colombia quake http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7418943.stm