Disaster Communications Service

06/15/2017

Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service (DCS) is a volunteer organization administered by the Sheriff's Department for the County Board of Supervisors. The responsibility of DCS, as authorized under County Ordinance, is to provide volunteer disaster relief communications for the citizens of the County of Los Angeles. Over 300 Amateur Radio operators, operating their personally owned two-way radios, in conformance with the Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, donate their time and equipment at no cost to the citizens of the County of Los Angeles. Amateur Radio equipment installed at each Sheriff's Station is owned by the County, as is a mountain top repeater station and a mobile command trailer. All other equipment is owned by individual members or by volunteer organizations formed by DCS member.

For additional information regarding the Disaster Communications Service, please call 323-881-8256 or visit on the web at www.lacdcs.org.

Contact Information: Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff Station - 909-595-2264,