Coos County ARES/R.A.C.E.S.

Amateur Radio Emergency Service

Coos County Oregon

ARES amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies “When All Else Fails^®.” 

Hams serve our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers, and wired and wireless networks. Amateur radio can function completely independently of the internet and phone systems.

An amateur radio station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast, connect it to a radio and power source, and communicate effectively with others.

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

RACES is a volunteer organization in the United States composed of licensed amateur radio operators (hams) who are ARES trained and credentialed. They volunteer their time, expertise, and equipment to provide essential backup communications for state and local government agencies during times of emergency or disaster.

The President of the United States can activate R.A.C.E.S. and in such instances, only credentialed volunteers are permitted on emergency radio frequencies.

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