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- QST, February 1989, page 15 =
- Getting the watches and warnings into the hands of the people who need them
- poses yet another communications problem. In fact, it represents a double
- edged sword, as timely notice of advancing storms creates heavy
- responsibilities for not only the NHC, but for local governmental and
- disaster relief officials as well. Errors in the placemnet of watches and
- warnings can cause severe economic burdens, as well as the more obvious loss
- of life or property. While it is often difficult at best to communicate
- watches and warnings into the areas where they apply, warning persons on the
- islands, at sea and in some foreign places is especially difficult. This
- represents yet another area where Amateur Radio steps in to fill a void or to
- supplement existing channels. +
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