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Background
Sherburne County's Skywarn Service was officially established in
Sherburne County, Minnesota on February 27, 2006. The organization
started out with a small group of dedicated individuals who
assisted the Metro Skywarn Team.
These individuals saw need for a more established
organization here in Sherburne County to protect our
citizens.
The Sherburne County Skywarn volunteers include local businessmen
and women, students, government employees, military personnel, skilled
laborers, retired civilians and even military retirees, all of whom have
a dedication to providing public service.
The Sherburne County Skywarn Service provides
real-time weather spotting within Sherburne County, to the Cities of
Becker, Big Lake, Elk River, Orrock, Princeton, Santiago, St. Cloud,
Zimmerman, and various other Sherburne County communities.
During times of emergency, when the National Weather
Service office in Chanhassen, MN requests, our federally licensed radio operators (ham radio
operators) are able to provide severe weather spotter
reports directly to the National Weather Service via ham
radio. We also provide severe weather spotter reports
directly to the Sherburne County Sheriff, Office of
Emergency Services, when requested.
The Sherburne County Skywarn Service operates primarily on the
Elk River repeater (146.970) which is owned by Mr. Jon Krizek (K0CJD).
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