09/26/2025
Amateur radio has long been a vital partner with served agencies in providing
communications support, passing traffic, and performing other tasks, both in
times of crisis and in times of community service. Through community events,
hams help out before and When All Else Fails¿.
The best way to become a part of serving the greater good in your area is by
joining your local ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service¿ (ARES¿) group. "Every
disaster starts and ends at the local level, and so should community resilience
through radio," said ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston,
KE5MHV. "Local ARES groups are set up based on the needs of the local community
and local volunteers are critical to making sure they are able to serve when
needed."
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio[1]¿ has a tool to help hams get
plugged in with a group near them. An interactive map at
www.arrl.org/find-an-ares-group[2] will let those interested in serving connect
with local leadership. This flyer[3] [PDF] talks about what ARES does at the
local level.
As September ends, the lessons from National Preparedness Month shouldn't stop
with the change of the calendar. As ARRL Sections prepare for the Simulated
Emergency Test (SET) in October, being a trained member of a local ARES group
will add to your personal, family, and community resilience.
READ MORE ON ARRL NEWS:
National Preparedness Month: 12 Ways to Prepare[4]
National Preparedness Month: Ham Radio Supply List[5]
National Preparedness Month: Know Your Risk[6]
National Preparedness Month: Have a Go Kit[7]
[1] https://www.arrl.org
[2] http://www.arrl.org/find-an-ares-group
[3] https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/ARES/ARES202024.pdf
[4] https://www.arrl.org/news/national-preparedness-month-12-ways-to-prepare
[5] https://www.arrl.org/news/national-preparedness-month-ham-radio-supply-list
[6] https://www.arrl.org/news/national-preparedness-month-know-your-risk
[7] https://www.arrl.org/news/national-preparedness-month-have-a-go-kit
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