ROBERTSDALE, Alabama --- The Baldwin County All Hams Radio Operators will hold an organizational meeting on Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. at the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency to recruit new members and prepare for hurricane season.

The Baldwin County All Hams Radio Operators is a group of amateur radio operators who work during disasters to provide backup communications in the case that normal communication systems fail or become overloaded. This group works with the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency specifically to provide backup communications for local shelters during disaster.

All licensed radio amateurs who would like to volunteer their help during hurricane season are invited to attend the meeting.

If you would like more information, contact the Baldwin County EMA, 251-972-6807; Matthew Barnhill, 251-928-8076; or Dave Hottell, 251-504-4066.