During shifts, ambulances will respond to emergencies from a network of community response posts.

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The need for a nationwide, fully interoperable Public Safety-only broadband network is demonstrated every day, and during major emergencies it will provide better and quicker response for all of those involved in managing the emergency from the federal government down to the local sheriff and fire chief.

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The network of amateur ham radio operators regularly spring into action during emergencies, such as hurricanes, when other lines of communication are cut.

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