The video I'm sharing below features a well organize AuxComm network in Washington State. The presenter not only talks about how this kind of "hybrid" radio network is organized but also many other aspects of how this community has created an emergency plan for all resident, including visitors to the area. This includes community meeting places aka Community Communication "HUBS". These "HUBS" are used when residents need to evacuate or have lost power and/or communication.
One of the concepts behind AuxComm is that it is a "whole-of-society" approach to emergency communication. The Community Communication "HUB" is a meeting place where residents with no cell or internet service can come to get official information about the emergency. Depending on the scope and length of the event, it might also provide a means of sending health and wellness messages out to friends and relatives outside the impacted area.
Community Communication hubs are organized by local community groups and while radio will be used in these locations, a Community Community Communication HUB is not exclusive to radio communication.
HAM + GMRS radio nets explained
One of the concepts behind AuxComm is that it is a "whole-of-society" approach to emergency communication. The Community Communication "HUB" is a meeting place where residents with no cell or internet service can come to get official information about the emergency. Depending on the scope and length of the event, it might also provide a means of sending health and wellness messages out to friends and relatives outside the impacted area.
Community Communication hubs are organized by local community groups and while radio will be used in these locations, a Community Community Communication HUB is not exclusive to radio communication.
HAM + GMRS radio nets explained