The roads are closed, and the cell towers are down. A disaster has struck West Marin—who will respond?
Seven nonprofits in Marin are developing an independent communication system to help serve vulnerable communities when normal communication channels are unavailable. It’s a one-year pilot program, pairing resource centers with ham radio operators to relay messages about who needs food, water, clothes, blankets, transportation or information—much like the National Guard. West Marin Community Services and the San…