Queen City Emergency Network Ham Radio

The primary mission of QCEN is to provide emergency communications for the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Some previous Red Cross disaster responses:

  • "Ike in Cincinnati", 09/2008
  • flash flooding, 03/2008
  • flash flooding, 01/2005
  • flash flooding, 01/2004
  • urban flash flooding, 07/2001
  • tornado, 04/09/1999
  • catastrophic flooding, 03/1997
In widespread emergencies, regular channels of communication often become overloaded, and so QCEN helps out with a variety of communications tools. Mobiles, handhelds, base stations, data transmission, are all used as needed to assist the Red Cross.

Typical work for QCEN includes providing communications links from emergency shelters to the Disaster Operations Center; passing emergency traffic to and from officials; setting up data terminals at hospitals to help track victims;and trying to locate and communicate with people in affected areas for relatives and friends who are concerned.

Where to find us

Cincinnati Area Chapter

2111 Dana Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45207

Phone: 513-579-3000

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