If all emergency services were working neither would I do so (I say that as someone who used to own an AR callsign for some decades).
Trouble is that in big natural disasters most infrastructure is down and frankly even if you find an AR operator he/she's likely without power so won't be much help. Nevertheless, there are many historical instances where AR has been of considerable help in emergencies. In those instances functioning stations, which are often on the periphery of disasters act as relay stations and conduits to official help.
Trouble is that in big natural disasters most infrastructure is down and frankly even if you find an AR operator he/she's likely without power so won't be much help. Nevertheless, there are many historical instances where AR has been of considerable help in emergencies. In those instances functioning stations, which are often on the periphery of disasters act as relay stations and conduits to official help.