Welcome Message
Welcome to the ECRT home page. The Emergency Communications Response Team (ECRT) is a dedicated group of volunteers who work under the direction of the City of Peoria Office of Emergency Management and focus on emergency and disaster communications. The team specifically focuses on the ability to augment the existing public safety communications systems during events which may overwhelm or hinder the existing system. To date this area has been fortunate to not experienced such an event, however proactive planning and preparation is always important.
Feel free to cruise around the website and use any of the tools and links. We are always interested in people who are interested in providing public service in this capacity. If you find our work interesting or would like more information please feel free to contact us.
CIAHN on the WX9PIA Repeaters
Starting January 1, 2012 the Central Illinois All Hazards Net (CIAHN) will be transitioned to the WX9PIA Repeater System. This transition will allow the net to continue to grow and utilize new technology available. Our mission continues to be to provide a high quality and reliable communications system available during any time of need. The net will continue to be managed by the Emergency Communications Response Team from the City of Peoria Office of Emergency Management. The City of Peoria Office of Emergency Management will continue to provide a direct link to the National Weather Service Office in Lincoln, IL.
The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
The ECRT will participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on February 7, 2012 at 10:15am by conducting a brief emergency communications net on the WX9PIA repeater system. All amateurs are invited and encouraged to check in. During the net we will quickly gather information on your current status (personal safety), location, and communications capability (generator/battery power; HF/VHF/UHF equipment). During a real event life threatening traffic would be sent to police, fire, and EMS responders. The communications information would be gathered and efforts coordinated with the Office of Emergency Management. Your participation is greatly appreciated! Below is more information on why the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is important!
