Radio Hams thanked for Zaca fire help

Now that the giant California Zaca fire we have been following is under control, Bruce Carter, of Santa Barbara County's Office of Emergency Services has issued an official thank you to all of the radio hams who assisted during and after the blaze.

Carter's note says - and we quote:
"Thank you for everything and for ARES support of the Zaca Fire response. ARES volunteers really rose to the occasion. The hours spent are much appreciated as much as the work you all did at the EOC and in the field. We are lucky to have such a terrific group of ARES volunteers. Please share our appreciation with your folks."

A total of 45 ARES operators responded from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, and Santa Barbara, and mutual aid resources from Ventura.

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteers coordinated their response through the county Emergency Operations Center.

Source: ARNewsline