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10. NTS <br /> National Traffic System. The amateur radio system whereby <br /> messages are received into and sent out of the County. <br /> 11. NWS <br /> National Weather Service <br /> 12. OES <br /> Official Emergency Station. These are privately owned and operated <br /> amateur stations with emergency antennas and power. During a <br /> hurricane, the OES will handle first the emergency messages and <br /> then if needed, the "health and welfare" messages into and out of <br /> Indian River County. <br /> 13. REACT <br /> Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team, members <br /> monitor citizen's band emergency channel 9 and assist with <br /> communications in local emergencies. <br /> 14. SHELTER <br /> The term "shelter" as used herein, also includes control points, <br /> command centers, municipalities, emergency facilities or any location <br /> where a RACES communicator is assigned. <br /> 15. SKYWARN <br /> National Weather Service-sponsored program for local weather <br /> monitoring and reporting. Spotters are amateur radio operators <br /> trained in weather observation and activate upon request of the NWS <br /> to provide on-the-ground verification of radar-observed atmospheric <br /> indications. <br /> 16. SEOC <br /> State Emergency Operations Center, located in Tallahassee, Florida <br /> 17. VBARC <br /> Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club <br /> 18. W40T <br /> Call sign of the Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club radio station located <br /> at the county EOC, activated and staffed by amateur radio operators <br /> in response to requests for communication support. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex VII - Page 3 <br />