Organized in 1975 by a group of amateurs who had a strong desire to serve their community and provide emergency communications.
Collin County - TX
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A cold front will bring breezy winds and a low (10-20%) chance of rain this evening through tonight. Most locations will remain rain-free, with low temperatures expected to fall into the upper 40s to mid 50s.
ALT A cold front will move through the region this evening through tonight. Isolated showers will be possible across portions of the area, but rain chances are only around 10-20%. Low temperatures will fall into the upper 40s to mid 50s, with breezy winds expected behind the front between 10-20 mph.
Straight up question.
Were you #prepared during our ice storm and extended power outages?
We have become so just-in-time consumers that we don’t maintain any, if few #preparedness items.
Browse ready.gov/kit and ask yourself how well you would do next time.
As darkness occurs before 6pm now, spotting challenges and safety become enhanced.
Recon your safe spot. Identify escape routes.
Be sure any family staying at home knows their safe space and check notification means.
We like Twix, Rolos, Milk Duds, black licorice if you find you have too much and would like to share.
Watch for those spooks and their tricks.
Drive safely through the neighborhoods.
Your yearly #reminder to not only set your clocks back Saturday night, but to change and test your smoke/CO #detectors.
While you are in the #safety groove, how old is that fire extinguisher you have stuffed in a closet?
Also recommend using a #ladder safely. Not like this guy
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Mark your calendars for the #fema Nationwide Emergency Alert Test.
November 17, 2026
What if you lose all access to conventional methods of cooking? #preparedness #survival
Some of you may have built a Pavarti (solar) stove in your science class or even on Scout camp outs.
solarbrother.com/en-us/makin…
Many other plans and videos are out there.
Looking like #Vance could have some effect on our trek for treats this weekend.
Boo.
Tropical storm Vance, potentially a hurricane, is, expected to right turn towards Texas.
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This Summer was even more brutal.
If you have one of those battery jump kits, when is the last time you checked the charge?
scoutlife.org/features/15088…
For those wishing to pay their respects to Bill Swan, K5MWC, his memorial is this Saturday, October 24th.
We owe so much to Bill for everything he has done for amateur radio and disaster services.
ariacremation.com/obituaries…
2020 was a whacky year.
But, it’s not too soon to start your Winter prep.
#txwx #winter #winterpreparedness
(This is not a 2026 forecast)
Now that it’s gotten “cold”, apologies for the late reminder to get your heating serviced, especially the fire place.
We heard reports of chimney fires on night one of “let’s have a fire”.
It’s likely a neighbor or passerby that takes notice your house may be on fire.
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