Hurricane Melissa Wellness Checks

How to Send a Wellness Check Radiogram to Jamaica

Anyone—whether you’re an amateur radio operator or not—can send a radiogram to check on family and friends affected by Hurricane Melissa. Follow these simple steps:

1. Complete the Online Form
   Visit the online radiogram form dedicated to Hurricane Melissa wellness checks. Fill in all required details, including your message, the recipient’s name, and their location in Jamaica.

2. Submission & Processing
   After you submit the form, it is received by a licensed amateur radio volunteer with Marion County ARES.

3. Message Relay via Amateur Radio
   The volunteer uses the National Traffic System to forward your message through a network of radio operators until it reaches counterparts in Jamaica.

4. Local Delivery
   Radio operators in Jamaica then work to personally deliver the message to your loved one, providing you confirmation of receipt whenever possible.