# Emergency Communications **URL:** https://community.worldradioleague.com/c/emergency-communications/130.md [Latest](https://community.worldradioleague.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.worldradioleague.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.worldradioleague.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Emergency Communications category](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/about-the-emergency-communications-category/2297)
**Author:** [@N0WRL](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N0WRL)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is for discussing ham radio for use in emergency communications, including best practices, working with other government & private organizations, disaster preparation, and more. --- ## [Contacting Venezuelan Survivors](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/contacting-venezuelan-survivors/45752)
**Author:** [@KF0QFQ](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/KF0QFQ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/contacting-venezuelan-survivors/45752 "2026-06-26T18:15:08Z")
Has anybody heard any transmissions from Venezuela? If so, what band are they using? --- ## [Help Wanted: 2025 Peachtree Road Race - July 4](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/help-wanted-2025-peachtree-road-race-july-4/35082)
**Author:** [@N4BFR](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N4BFR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/help-wanted-2025-peachtree-road-race-july-4/35082 "2025-06-05T15:38:47Z")
Ham and GMRS help wanted for the Peachtree Road Race. It’s the world’s largest 10K, so lots of support is needed. From the team: July 4th and the Peachtree Road Race are approaching and we are looking for Ham and/or G… --- ## [Hurricane Helene Communications](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/hurricane-helene-communications/19154)
**Author:** [@N0WRL](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N0WRL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/hurricane-helene-communications/19154 "2024-12-25T01:52:21Z")
Has anyone been involved in Hurricane Helene communications? I hope everyone is staying safe! --- ## [Registering for SID (Student ID number) from FEMA](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/registering-for-sid-student-id-number-from-fema/23020)
**Author:** [@KD9SSY](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/KD9SSY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/registering-for-sid-student-id-number-from-fema/23020 "2024-12-23T19:31:16Z")
I am having a great time taking the Emergency Communications 101 class. Highly recommended! I just finished chapter 14 and I am interested in taking the 2 FEMA courses that are recommended. We are instructed to get an S… --- ## [New Course Concept: Emergency and Public Service Communications - FEEDBACK WANTED](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/new-course-concept-emergency-and-public-service-communications-feedback-wanted/12105)
**Author:** [@N4BFR](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N4BFR)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/new-course-concept-emergency-and-public-service-communications-feedback-wanted/12105 "2024-11-28T06:25:38Z")
Ham Radio Prep Insiders, we’re looking for your feedback! Last summer we produced our HF Master Class course for those looking to get started making those DX contacts. That course started with your feedback on which ra… --- ## [Adam Doesn't Ruin Skywarn](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/adam-doesnt-ruin-skywarn/3480)
**Author:** [@JimWRL](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/JimWRL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/adam-doesnt-ruin-skywarn/3480 "2022-06-13T21:52:18Z")
You would probably recognize Adam Conover from his “Adam Ruins Everything” series on cable that seemed to be on every 20 minutes. Well he has a new series on Netflix called “The G Word” where he talks about government … --- ## [Help Wanted for Atlanta's Peachree Road Race on 7/4](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/help-wanted-for-atlantas-peachree-road-race-on-7-4/2718)
**Author:** [@JimWRL](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/JimWRL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/help-wanted-for-atlantas-peachree-road-race-on-7-4/2718 "2022-05-07T16:14:26Z")
--- ## [Finding frequencies to listen for emergency in your area](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/finding-frequencies-to-listen-for-emergency-in-your-area/1315)
**Author:** [@qamoks](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/qamoks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/finding-frequencies-to-listen-for-emergency-in-your-area/1315 "2022-03-30T14:43:58Z")
Just purchased a Baofeng UV-5R and my plan is just to listen and listen for emergency warnings. Would love to know what frequency I need to set up for my area. I am Kansas City, Metro in Clay and Platte County Missouri. …