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How a government-supported repeater system can help GMRS radios save lives
The tragic fire that devastated Lahaina, Mauai in Hawaii resulted in the deaths of more that 100 people. It is now clear that there was a tragic absence of situational awareness and community self-reliance and sufficiency when a diasister of this magnitude occurred. GMRS radios might have saved many of their lives by giving them enhanced situational awareness.