June 22nd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

When disaster strikes communities the most reliable form of emergency communication restoration are often amateur radio operators. These community volunteers take their hobby and provide essential crisis communications to assist in saving lives and providing humanitarian relief here in Allegany County and across the world. WCBC news spoke with Allegany County Emergency Services Director, James Pyles about the role amateur radio plays in the county Emergency plan, saying that the volunteers are available day or night to back up the county's management system utilizing computers and radio equipment…

Amateur Radio Field Day, a National Emergency exercise will take place Saturday, June 24th beginning at 2PM and running for 24 hours at 599 Georges Creek Blvd, formally the old LaVale swimming pool. Local clubs such as Mountain Amateur Radio Club here in Allegany County make it easy for anybody to get involved. For more information about Field Day or amateur radio visit www.wmdhamradio.org