Jim Brock – My recent experiences on Disaster Relief Operations with the American Red Cross
Jim will discuss his experiences with the Red Cross Disaster Services Technology while on deployment in Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused widespread devastation to the island. Jim’s role was as a Computer Operations associate. His assignments included working computer support at the Disaster headquarters and in the field as a member of a VSAT team. VSAT (very small aperture terminal) is a two-way satellite ground station with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3.8 meters.) VSAT teams provided satellite internet access in areas without any communications so that people could communicate with family and friends. He also had the opportunity to learn about the importance of amateur radio during disasters.
Jim was also deployed to Ventura County at the beginning of the Thomas fire.
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY
We are meeting at St Theresa School in Palm Springs
It is on Ramon Rd close to the Palm Springs High School.
Address 2900 Ramon Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92264
There is a little side street you need to travel down that is parallel to Ramon Rd. Parking lot is on the corner of Compadre Rd and Ramon Rd.
