08/29/2025
September is National Preparedness Month[1], which is a good time to look at
your personal, family, and community resilience levels. For 2025, the National
Preparedness Month theme is "Preparedness Starts at Home."
Amateur radio is a valuable resource for communication and community service
before and during times of crisis, and can be a significant factor in your
home's level of preparedness.
"Now is the time to make sure everything is in order," said ARRL Director of
Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV. For hams, it means taking the time
to check their equipment - from the ground to the antenna, so that it is ready.
"Many hams already participate in daily, weekly, and monthly nets that help
them hone their communication skills, but if you're not already active in one,
this could be a good opportunity to get into it," said Johnston.
To extend your personal preparedness into helping provide community resilience,
Johnston invites operators to become active in their local ARRL Amateur Radio
Emergency Service¿ [2](ARES¿) activities. "ARES has been leveraging the utility
value of the Amateur Radio Service for 90 years," he said. "We saw last year
during Hurricane Helene how vital of a lifeline ham radio operators were for
the affected areas."
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an
above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season[3].
Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, says that should
motivate hams, but not scare them. "Never let your guard down," said Graves.
"Don't live your life in fear, just be aware." Graves added that his net
operators are spread across the Western Hemisphere, but they still have
training sessions via radio nets and Zoom meetings.
SEE MORE ON ARRL NEWS:
National Preparedness Month - Have a Go Kit[4]
National Preparedness Month - Ensuring Family Safety[5]
National Preparedness Month - Station Readiness[6]
National Preparedness Month - Get Involved[7]
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TQzNzA3MQ/index.html
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