1 Afif BENLAGHA 7X2RO ARA Secretary Since 1995 AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

2 Earthquake El ASNAM October 10 th 1980 Magnitude 7.2 Victims 2633 Time 1:30 PM (local Time) AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

3 El Asnam Earthquake (Chlef) October the 10th, 1980 at 1: 30 PM AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

4 On October the 10th of 1980, ARA crew was already on the catastrophic zone by 5 PM to ensure all radio links and eventually co-ordinate On October the 10th of 1980, ARA crew was already on the catastrophic zone by 5 PM to ensure all radio links and eventually co-ordinate all kinds of possible aids. all kinds of possible aids. Among the aftermath of the Among the aftermath of the earthquake, all communication means were cut-off including earthquake, all communication means were cut-off including the power the power AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

5. As a consequence ARA team urgently installed a Radio station of 100 W that was directly fed through a vehicle battery. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

6 As a result, radio links were established with Oran and Mostaganem hospitals through other radio Hams to enable the evaluation of casualties and serious injuries as well as the preparation of all necessaries medical emergency means that were on spot shortly after the communication exchange AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

7 It is worth noting that this Radio system was so far the only way to keep in touch and inform all concerned people including casualty relatives of the sinister area It is worth noting that this Radio system was so far the only way to keep in touch and inform all concerned people including casualty relatives of the sinister area AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

8 Radio links have been set up on a continuous basis ensuring a 24/24 service with a worldwide Radio Hams Radio links have been set up on a continuous basis ensuring a 24/24 service with a worldwide Radio Hams AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

9 Several Algerian immigrant families residing overseas have found relief through non stop information of the health of their relatives and friends in Chelf, all transmitted through the Radio System Several Algerian immigrant families residing overseas have found relief through non stop information of the health of their relatives and friends in Chelf, all transmitted through the Radio System AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

10 Earthquake BOUMERDES May 21 st 2003 Magnitude 6.8 Geographical Coordination 36°91’’ N 3°58’’ E Victims 2278 Time 07:44 PM (local Time) AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

11 Boumerdes Catastrophic Earthquake AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

12 On the following day of May the 21st of 2003, most of Algerian Radio Hams were on spot to ensure radio links and transmissions for an efficient co- ordination and aid to the victims On the following day of May the 21st of 2003, most of Algerian Radio Hams were on spot to ensure radio links and transmissions for an efficient co- ordination and aid to the victims AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

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14 Mostly considering that all mobile phones GSM as well as fixed phones were cut-off including the underwater communication cables. Mostly considering that all mobile phones GSM as well as fixed phones were cut-off including the underwater communication cables. Only two Radio Station on VHF for short distance and High frequency HF for longer distance have been installed Only two Radio Station on VHF for short distance and High frequency HF for longer distance have been installed AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

15 TAKEN ACTIONS TAKEN ACTIONS Census of the victims: Communicated list of the victims to the Algiers radio Station El Bahdja and Chanal III. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

16 Most families were able to get in touch with their relatives and also send messages to others to inform them about their safety, both in Algeria and overseas. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

17 The Radio System enabled a continuous follow up and co- ordination of the humanitarian aids as well as aid organisms namely the Red Cross and the City Gardian security through several areas in Algeria AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

18 There was also a good communication with several organizations that could provide priority needs such as medicines, and medical equipments There was also a good communication with several organizations that could provide priority needs such as medicines, and medical equipments AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

19 Chlef Souk Ahras Tizi Ouzou ( yakouren) Algiers Mostaganem AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS Different departements wich has participated in emergency network Oran Djelfa Bouira Biskra Relizane Tipaza

20 ALGIERS ORAN MOSTAGHANEM CHLEF TIPAZA RELIZANE SOUK AHRAS BOUIRA BISKRA TIZI OUZOU DJELFA AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

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22 Moroco- Jordan Belgium - Saoudia Arabia Germany - France Luxembourg - Norway Egypt - Italy AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS The countries who has participated to the Algerian Emergency Network

23 Finally after 8 days of Radio system use, it has been possible to use other communication systems and therefore 7X2 A.R.A / P was no more used for emergency services as soon as official authorities filled in with other communication means AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

24 The municipality of BAD BENTHEIM (Germany) has given to ARA by one of his members the 21st GOLDEN ANTENNA thanks to services made in humanitarian case. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

25 Future Forecast AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

26 Algeria is a wide country with a wonderful 1200 Km coast on the Mediterranean sea, however situated on an active seismic zone which has been well known in the last centuries. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

27 This seismic zone expands on 100 Km inland including all the coastal band which gives us a km² of seismic surface that are completely exposed to natural catastrophes with a maximum density. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

28 AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS SEISMIC RESQUE Strong Medium Weak

29 Besides earthquakes, land sliding such as in Constantine area, flooding and diseases requiring specific observation. Besides earthquakes, land sliding such as in Constantine area, flooding and diseases requiring specific observation. In fact it has been demonstrated that in similar circumstances, first hours are crucial in saving human lives. In fact it has been demonstrated that in similar circumstances, first hours are crucial in saving human lives. AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

30 Contacts will be held with the National Federation of Radio Hams at the Civil security services (FNRASEC) to check their organization with the idea of including their activities within the ARA Contacts will be held with the National Federation of Radio Hams at the Civil security services (FNRASEC) to check their organization with the idea of including their activities within the ARA AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

31 The FNRASEC have provided several information and have proposed a joint venture between the ARA and the FNRASEC The FNRASEC have provided several information and have proposed a joint venture between the ARA and the FNRASEC The Joint Venture concept is still under study by the ARA as a second opinion has been requested from the civil protection team The Joint Venture concept is still under study by the ARA as a second opinion has been requested from the civil protection team AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

32 The Joint venture should be signed between the ARA and the FNRASEC during the FNRASEC congress that shall be held in Nainville (FRANCE) in September 2005 with the presence of the ARA The Joint venture should be signed between the ARA and the FNRASEC during the FNRASEC congress that shall be held in Nainville (FRANCE) in September 2005 with the presence of the ARA AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

33 Following this friendship and brotherhood meeting, the URE President have decided to provide ARA with a basic equipment for training research and use in emergency cases and natural catastrophes Following this friendship and brotherhood meeting, the URE President have decided to provide ARA with a basic equipment for training research and use in emergency cases and natural catastrophes AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

34 On a first phase the URE provided six operational portable ICOM H16 and two out of order On a first phase the URE provided six operational portable ICOM H16 and two out of order AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

35 On a second phase, a VHF repeator will be provided AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

36 A file has been prepared and issued to ARPT to obtain an authorization granting. This process is still on going A file has been prepared and issued to ARPT to obtain an authorization granting. This process is still on going AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

37 To have a better idea on our services as well as introducing all possible radio Hams services in urgent situations and mainly to update our training, a ‘ Field Day’ organization should be held for Algerian Hams To have a better idea on our services as well as introducing all possible radio Hams services in urgent situations and mainly to update our training, a ‘ Field Day’ organization should be held for Algerian Hams AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

38 The Field Day will be a simulation day for a catastrophic case. It will enable users and the team to establish radio links with a QRP equipment that is battery power fed only The Field Day will be a simulation day for a catastrophic case. It will enable users and the team to establish radio links with a QRP equipment that is battery power fed only AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

39 This exercise is considered excellent as it will enable us to evaluate our real capacities and behavior towards stressfull and catastrophic situations This exercise is considered excellent as it will enable us to evaluate our real capacities and behavior towards stressfull and catastrophic situations AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

40 The same exercices were realesed beetween ARA and Algerian Civils Protection, The same exercices were realesed beetween ARA and Algerian Civils Protection, AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

41 CONCLUSION AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

42 Since ages the earth has always quaked and will always do! However no one knows when and where will be the next time? unfortunately nobody can predict such catastrophes for the moment. As a result we have to be always prepared to face and deal with nature and learn the best efficient ways to be vigilant and helpful when the time comes Since ages the earth has always quaked and will always do! However no one knows when and where will be the next time? unfortunately nobody can predict such catastrophes for the moment. As a result we have to be always prepared to face and deal with nature and learn the best efficient ways to be vigilant and helpful when the time comes AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

43 On a long term, ARA is planning a second repeator installation VHF/UHF to be able to control the km² and respond promptly through an instant authority alert, and therefore contribute for an effective aid organization On a long term, ARA is planning a second repeator installation VHF/UHF to be able to control the km² and respond promptly through an instant authority alert, and therefore contribute for an effective aid organization AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

44 On a short term, a VHF connection will be installed in Algiers for testing. This new base will enable us to control Tipaza’s area, as well as some of Chelf, Bouira as well as Tizi Ouzou areas including Boumerdes AMATEURS RADIO ALGERIENS

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46 THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR ATTENTION