BayComm Radio Group Welcomes Westake Members: 'The Goal is to Prepare'
Lessons from Sandy: What if cell service went down?
BayComm, a volunteer disaster-preparedness CB radio group began by Jim Kettren of Bay Village this year, is welcoming members from Westlake. The invitation is timely, considering the number affected after SuperStorm Sandy came through Northeast Ohio, leaving thousands in Westlake alone without power for up to a week. While certain things were still available, such as cell phones, gasoline and natural stoves, fireplaces, and gas water heaters, Kettren wonders what would happen if there was no cell phone service. “There are several things that can knock out the communications grid, and this is what BayComm plans for,” he said. “The CB radio (handheld, mobile, and base) can become your lifeline to reach out to others, providing vital …
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