Tom McLean, Area 5 commissioner for the California American Legion Amateur Radio Service (CALARS) and a member of Owen Coffman Post 519 in Palm Springs, Calif., reports on the participation of Post 519’s ham club in a disaster-preparedness drill on Oct. 18.
Post 519 in Palm Springs serves as a shelter for Cranston fire victims, serving food and announcing its assistance through news channels and Legion ham radio station.
