This night was a joint meeting of Silver Creek Twp. Neighborhood watch, Cass County R.A.C.E.S. Group an the American Red Cross Disaster Action team. 

The residents of Silver Creek Twp. had an opportunity to see the some of the resources that were available to them through

the American Red Cross and the Cass County R.A.C.E.S. organization.

        Commissioner Ed Goodman explaining the Community Watch program to the attendees.                  The Community Watch program offers many beneficial aspects to the community.

   Me explaining some of the equipment in my vehicle and the radios we use as R.A.C.E.S. members.  Commissioner Goodman and I discussing the communications capabilities we can use to help.

        Skip WB8MFN and myself Bill KC8OVZ partaking in the great coffee served at the meeting.                Another shot of me and the group T  he "Nali" drew quite a crowd!!

   Jim, KD8FWT, our Red Cross DAT Team leader brought the trailer w/ cots, blankets, pillows etc. All the equipment needed to open a shelter for 100 people in the event of a disaster in our area.

   Jim KD8FWT explaining our capabilities to Guy KD8CZL.  Guy & Jim are both R.A.C.E.S. members.   Russ  KD8FWW Red Cross Field Service Rep. explains the Canteen Vehicle.

    Some of the folks checking out the Canteen Vehicle and how things are stored for use.                        Russ  KD8FWW explains the stored hot & cold food containers used in an emergency.

        Russ KD8FWW explains the capabilities and the number of meals that the Red Cross can transport to the scene of any disaster in our area.  He provides the food, we provide the communications!!