We also help local police departments direct traffic when there is an accident or any other reason that a street might be closed. There are several organizations in the ham community that help out in these times. We talk to each other all over the world. That way we can find out how each one of our lives differ, and also how we are all actually the same. With the same goals and dreams.
Most people find out that they have a lot in common, no matter where they live.
Most hams belong to what is known as a Net. This is a group of amateur radio operators that get together at a scheduled time to check in with a control operator. Nets also help to pass traffic all over the world. They also help out in times of emergency. In cases of fire, accidents or any other type of emergency where communications are important.