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Largest Hurricane Expo in Lowcountry South Carolina Returns on June 6 2026

KQ4PYT — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:48:35 +0000

Dorchester County invites families for preparedness conversations, touch-a-truck, and engaging activities

Dorchester County encourages community members to participate in the 2026 Hurricane Expo and Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ashley River Park (200 Renken Road, Summerville). Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how to best prepare their homes and families for the hurricane season, while having an enjoyable day at the park.

The event will feature experts in emergency and hurricane preparedness, including National Weather Service, South Carolina Emergency Management, and Dorchester County Emergency Management. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local first responders and enjoy a “Touch-a-Truck” display of safety vehicles. There will also be other vendors available to answer questions about local services, such as the county’s mosquito abatement program, local law enforcement, animal control, and more.

This event provides valuable resources and information, especially for those who have recently moved to the Lowcountry from other parts of the state or country. Community members are invited to bring the entire family for train rides, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, and food vendors.

All ages are welcome. There is no cost for the event, but participants must pay the park admission fee of $2 per person over age three.

For media inquiries, contact Public Information Officer Erin Pomrenke at epomrenke@dorchestercountysc.gov.

Park information - Bring your kids, fishing poles, dogs, kayaks, have some fun and learn how to get ready for hurricanes

The Dorchester Amateur Radio Team will be there with our trailer and possibly the RV- stop by and say Hi!

kx4dor.org is our teams website, check us out.

Saturday June 6th 2026

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

200 Renken Road Summerville, SC

RE: EmComm Trailer Thoughts and Questions

KK4NNY — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:34 +0000

@barf Fantastic input, thank you! A trailer operations manual will need to be created and your suggestions will be included. Thanks again!

RE: EmComm Trailer Thoughts and Questions

KB4ARF — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

@kk4nny … an emcomm trailer is a great idea … the Red Cross has a few emergency trailers in the low country, and here is some of my observations on keeping a trailer ready to use on a moments notice …. A) it needs to be checked on occasionally, low or flat tire can put a pause on everything. B) under an awning would be preferred, that pesky sun destroys idle trailers caulking, rooftops, ventilation cover on top and tires. C) routine maintenance including greasing the axles, door hinges, and hand operated jack up front. C) pests … poison the area where trailer is as fire ants love building their home at the tires and where the front foot rests. Keep at least one can of wasp spray handy. Put some mice/rat poison packets inside and out …. Those vermin just like chewing stuff for a hobby. D) the trailer needs to be pulled occasionally to excercise the tires and free up brakes and bearings. E) have a spare tire inside with a jack and chock block. Reflective vest and cones/triangle for safety. Maybe a can of fix-a-flat(I hate that stuff). F) batteries leak so remove from handhelds/flashlights (tape to device in a ziplock with blue painters tape. G) spare lightbulbs for taillights, side lights, internal etc. G) do not store anything flammable inside like spare gas or a propane tank … seeing an emergency trailer up in flames makes for a good news story …

RE: EmComm Trailer Thoughts and Questions

KK4NNY — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:56:06 +0000

@kq4pyt Wow that was a great post, thank you

RE: Founders and History

Howard — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:19:03 +0000

September 2024 Club Officially Organized

November 2024 Officers appointed, founding documents generated

2025 Board:

President Howard Germroth
Vice President Jason Stroud
Treasurer Mark Oneill
Secretary Glenn Gianino

September 2025 Alston Middle School Radio Club Formed

2026 Board:

President Taft Navarro
Vice President Howard Germroth
Treasurer Mark Oneill
Secretary Glenn Gianino

RE: EmComm Trailer Thoughts and Questions

Howard — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:49:47 +0000

Yet more substance. This forum only allows one attachment per comment.

WW4HG

EMCOMM-trailer-thoughts.doc

RE: EmComm Trailer Thoughts and Questions

Howard — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:48:31 +0000

More substance for the EMCOMM Trailer initiative. I used Google Gemini AI to assist with these drafts.

WW4HG

EMCOMM-Trailer-supply-list.xls

RE: KQ4PYS Grelon Summerville

KQ4PYT — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:26:18 +0000

Disclaimer: AI was not utilized in the above post.

RE: KQ4PYT Shawn in Summerville checking in...

KQ4PYT — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:24:54 +0000

@kq4pys You sound like a really good man that knows his stuff!

KQ4PYS Grelon Summerville

KQ4PYS — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:46:23 +0000

I’m here to learn. Look forward to meeting everyone.

Equipment list:

Yaesu FT-991A will ATAS-120 in attic

open spot 4 pro

Baeofang BF-F8HP

TYT MD-380

See Shawn’s post for my affiliations

7-3 Grelon (Grey) KQ4PYS