The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. ARES membership is often a starting point for volunteers seeking to support public service and/or public safety.
Latest ARES News
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Patrick McVerry Named EC for Kalamazoo County
Patrick McVerry K8MCV has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Kalamazoo County. Patrick succeeds John Mathieson AC8JW. Thank you to John for all of your help in this position over the years!
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Robert Donaldson Named EC for Chippewa County
Robert Donaldson W8SSM has been appointed Emergency Coordinator for Chippewa County, succeeding Brian Lavey KC8LXS.
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Jim Belles Named DEC for NWS Marquette
Jim Belles N8NAV has been appointed District Emergency Coordinator for NWS working with the Marquette office. He succeeds Lou Gembolis KG8NK. In his role, Jim will serve as liaison with the National Weather Service in support of SKYWARN and other needs as they arise for counties served by the NWS out of that location. Jim…