TC EMCOMM

Tuolumne County Emergency Communication

Radio transmission is the most reliable form of emergency communication when disaster strikes. The Tuolumne County Emergency Communication (TC EMCOM) is dedicated to bringing together, coordinating, and collaborating communication across many essential emergency organizations. TC EMCOMM is organized and operated exclusively for education purposes. We specifically support Tuolumne County, as well as Calaveras County and its surrounding counties, with emergency communications during disasters. Here you can find information about individual groups as well as multi-agency events and activities. We also provide a convenient forum to find more information on how you can join, volunteer, contribute, and donate to any or all of these vital organizations.

TC EMCOMM provides volunteer Amateur Radio Operators training and education. Trained Amateur Radio operators are then associated with a GMRS radio network and agencies throughout Tuolumne County. At those locations they will be able to help their community during and after a disaster. Operators will communicate health and welfare messages to family and friends in locations within or outside of the disaster area, request supplies, and will report dangerous situations where life or loss of property is threatened.

As a specialized field within the broader field of emergency communications TC EMCOMM encourages training in Disaster Emergency Communications. This covers all technical procedures and operating modes for public safety agencies at all levels of government and facilitates them in performing their communications. Trained Amateur Radio operators can assist with maintaining functionality and facilitate communication interoperability between these agencies. (e.g. law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and other government agencies like FEMA)

TC EMCOMM Network works with many local government agencies, and other non-governmental organizations throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties.