Manhattan North Network
Mission
To create and maintain a 24-hour, 7-day radio network team that provides critical, life-saving information regarding safety and threat mitigation and recovery in emergencies. During normal times, the Manhattan North Network radio team reports on development news and information to help coordinate the flow of services, resources and knowledge among residents.
We use Multiple and Redundant Communications Devices and Platforms
In an Emergency, you don't know what will work and what won't
Local FM Radio
Smart Phone
Free Community Network
Connecting Our Harlem Community
with Vital Communications Services
The Manhattan North Network is a collaboration of public housing resident associations in West, Central and East Harlem. Trained emergency Radio Operators conduct regular radio checks, emergency activations and alerts and ongoing reporting around the safety and quality of life of Harlem's public housing residents.
Emergency Network and Development Partners
- WHCR Emergency Broadcast Team (WEBT)
- James Weldon Johnson Radio Network (JWJ)
- Grant Houses Community Radio Network (GHCR)
- Harlem Emergency Network (HEN)
- East Harlem COAD
- South Bronx Emergency Network (SBEN)
- NorthEast Bronx Radio (NEBRAD)
- Dykman Houses
Resident Training
Grant Command trains residents in Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Communications and Streaming Community Reporting
Harlem Emergency Preparedness Day
Annually since 2012, the WHCR Emergency Broadcast Team, in partnership with Digital Divide Partners, WHCR 90.3 FM radio, CERT and others have hosted HARLEM EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DAY to educate and inform the Harlem community about emergency preparedness.
Mobile Radio Training
We train residents in emergency mobile radio operations, protocols and procedures in order to keep our community safe and informed. On-line classes are conducted by veteran FCC-licensed emergency mobile radio operators.
Streaming Community Reporters
Residents are trained to monitor and report on development building conditions, resident activities, public safety and health concerns. Streaming producers are also trained to produce their own informational podcasts and vlogs.
Our Community Partners
