REACT International

Starting Your Own Team

How to start a local team close to you.  

What?  You've looked at our team/council contacts pages and haven't found a local team?  Well, there's only one way to solve this challenge ... START YOUR OWN TEAM!!  

No, don't click off this page ... at least not just yet.  We REALLY WANT you to JOIN REACT and have provided you with lots of information.  And, if there's not enough on this web site to get you started, then we'll throw in team / council assistance, absolutely free.  That's right, any team or council can provide assistance to simplify the process and get you started enjoying the benefits of REACT membership.  

BASICS OF STARTING YOUR OWN TEAM - 

• You need a minimum of 3 members to start a local team.  
  
  

• REACT Teams monitor CB 9.  This channel is used for emergencies and traveler's assistance.  Although we have many teams monitoring CB 9, there are still many locations that do not have coverage.  More teams are needed to "fill in" the gaps.  

• REACT Teams frequently provide communications and other support at public service events, during emergencies, act as severe weather spotters, and provide other types of assistance.  Many teams also sponsor safety breaks to the public.  

• REACT Teams are not just "CBers."  Many teams use also use GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), Amateur (Ham) Radio, and other types of communications.  Yes, many of us even use cell phones!!

• REACT has a Memorandum of Understanding (or "MOU") with the American Red Cross, NOAA Weather, and The Salvation Army.  Many teams work closely with these agencies, as well as with emergency management, the news media, law enforcement, etc.  For many, REACT has been the only to answer!! 

• REACT stands for Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams.  REACT is not a police or law enforcement organization.  We are a volunteer civilian organization providing communications as a public service.  

Would you like more information?  We outline 14-steps to starting a REACT team on our website or you can download our publication if you have time.  You can contact any team or council and attend a meeting, make a connection and get assistance in starting your own team.  Additionally, existing teams can provide hints on radio procedures and operations, helpful suggestions on equipment, and answers to any other questions you may have.  

Finally, we're just a phone call away and really want to help you get started.  Thinking about it won't help at all.  

Our organization is moving forward ... won't you come with us? 

So ... what are you waiting for?