REACT is a public service organization
comprised of private radio operators serving travelers and their communities alike with radio communications.Member volunteers are dedicating to improving their communities by providing voluntary, two-way communications.
Purposes include:
The correct
usage of CB Emergency Channel 9
Developing the skilled use of the CB Radio
Service, GMRS (UHF),
Amateur with packet, BBS,
Cellular and other radio services as additional sources of communications in emergencies.
Coordinating efforts with other emergency
organizations including
Police, FEMA, NOAA, RACES,
ARES, NOVAD, the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross.
Providing public service communications
for travelers and their local communities using their radios in the interest of public safety.
Many teams monitor Citizens Band [CB]
Radio Emergency Channel 9.
Many
also use radios called General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and have access to local GMRS Repeaters, generally on the 462.675
MHz frequency. Some teams have more than one repeater,or may be on different frequencies.
When Seconds Count
-- Since 1962, REACT volunteers have been “on scene” providing critical communications and radio monitoring services.Our member teams work to “assist in and improve” their local communities, work an untold number of small
local emergencies ranging from single family house fires, multi-unit apartment fires, brush fires, chemical spills, train
derailments, to assisting during shelter operations by the Red Cross, Salvation Army or other agencies during floods, and
of course our relentless monitoring of various two-way radio frequencies.Because of our efforts, REACT
is a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Action Award
REACT has earned the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Action Award.
Now
you can be part of our prestigious international organization.
Central Indiana REACT-CERT is a Certifying Organizations of the President's Volunteer Service Award in Indiana; come join us and help assist travelers and our community using radio communications.
President's Volunteer Service Award Link
REACT Honors Young Hero
On August 6, 2007, using quick wits
and the two-way radio in his father’s semi-truck, he called for help while he steered his father’s semi-truck
out danger. Matty is nine years old. Today he was presented the REACT 'Radio Hero Award' for his heroism and using
two-way radio communications to save a life.
Currently, the plans are to try to publish Team Topics in the even months: February, April, June, August, October
and December. The August and December Team Topics may be delayed until September and January.
Each issue is filled with
the latest news from Headquarters, reports from various Teams/Councils around the world, radio tips, upcoming deadlines, up-to-date
Convention developments, and lots, lots more.
Click on the
picture above to read the article
Forming a REACT Team in a Whirlwind
By C. L. Hankins II
and Karen Barajas, Incorporator,
Central Indiana
REACT-CERT,
about our team in REACT International’s, REACTer Magazine
on
This
program is intended for all radio operators who are interested in emergency and public service communications. Regardless
of whether you are new to radio or an “Old Timer,” this course will help sharpen your skills as an emergency radio
operator.
“ “What’s with this ‘REACT
Month?’ you may ask. Well, it arrives annually in May, just as people begin to think about travel for Memorial Day,
the Fourth of July, weekend jaunts, and summer vacations. In the excitement of making plans, REACT Month reminds us of our
need to plan for safety.
REACT
Teams across the nation and around the world will host safety displays in public places and provide speakers on safety topics
to community groups. Their goal is to help radio enthusiasts get the best from their radios in an emergency by learning correct
distress call procedure.
Other
REACT Teams will conduct neighborhood SOS Drills to help residents prepare for severe weather outbreaks or similar local emergencies.
Individual REACT volunteers will continue to
monitor CB Channel 9 and FRS/GMRS Channel 1 for distress calls from travelers, boaters, hikers, and others.”
