Michigan ARES and RACES teams have successfully deployed new VARA FM and packet gateways across the state, strengthening the Michigan Winlink Mesh network. This resilient digital network enables seamless email over radio capabilities during catastrophic infrastructure failures.
With dedicated RMS gateways linked to emergency operations centers (EOCs) in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Traverse City, operators can transmit health and welfare traffic even without internet connectivity.
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