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SC4 Amateur Radio Emergency Service is licensed radio amateurs in the South Coast, South County area of San Mateo who've registered with their local ARES, volunteering their time, skill and equipment to serve the public interest. https://www.sc4ares.org

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Leadership and governance is through the boards of La Honda Fire Brigade and Kings Mountain Fire Brigade. 6/6

06.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The ARCs are made possible through generous grants by San Mateo Co and Measure K funds, 100 Women Who Care Coastside and their commitment to community resilience, PG&E supporting emergency preparedness in remote communities, and American Medical Response helping procure the AED for this project. 5/6

06.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The doors can be unlocked remotely. There is sufficient battery storage to operate independently for at least 72 hours and the batteries are maintained by solar electric panels with an option to bring in generator power if it's needed. 4/6

06.10.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The ARCs are remotely monitored and when needed are activated to provide a public WiFi hotspot for emergency calling, have two way intercom calling, outside and inside lights and the command post space has climate control provided by a small heat pump. 3/6

06.10.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They contain a small cache of tools and supplies needed in emergencies and have ham radio, GMRS and satellite communications. They will serve as a hub of communications and support ARES, CERT and other volunteers in times of need. 2/6

06.10.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first of five Advanced Resource Containers (ARCs) was unveiled this past weekend. These are self contained incident command posts placed in communities and neighborhoods which have been frequently isolated due to failures of roads and communication infrastructure. 1/6

06.10.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

San Mateo County has released a new, Tsunami Hazard Area Dashboard indicating worst case scenario regions of concern.
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27.03.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Linda was president of the SC4ARC radio club at its founding. In addition, she was on the board of directors for La Honda Fire Brigade where she served terms as president, vice president and organized many fund raisers. Her love for her community and her boundless energy will be missed.

13.03.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Left to right: Linda, W6LJB, Lisa, W6LSC and Mary, AF6IE at Pacific Coast Dream Machines in Half Moon Bay

Left to right: Linda, W6LJB, Lisa, W6LSC and Mary, AF6IE at Pacific Coast Dream Machines in Half Moon Bay

It's with great sadness that I report the passing of Linda Bennett, W6LJB. Linda served as ARES emergency coordinator for the south coast area of San Mateo County for 6 years and ARES district emergency coordinator for coast side San Mateo County for 6 years.

13.03.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

27 SC4ARES volunteers participated in the staffing of the La Honda Fire DOC during the CZU lightning complex fires. They provided essential communications with the Chief, the firefighters, the EOC and with residents 24 hours a day for a total of 220 hours (612 volunteer hours).

19.11.2024 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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