The Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency Team

The Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) meets typically at 7 PM on the first Monday of every month.

To learn more about attending the next Bridlemile NET meeting, write: hello@bridlemilePDX.org.

Using GMRS Radio In a Bridlemile Emergency

In the January 2024 ice storm, many Bridlemile residences lost cell phone service and internet for about a week. Also, many roads were impassable. In such a situation, an alternative way to trade information about what is happening is to use a General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radio.

GMRS radios are simpler to use than amateur ham radios and have longer distance abilities than FRS radios.

The plan in Bridlemile is to use GMRS channel 4 to communicate with other locals. In an emergency, the idea is to sign on at either 9 AM, 12 noon, or 6 PM for group chats.

In 2025, the Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency team tries to have a GMRS radio check in at 6:45 PM on the first Monday of every month.