RACES

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

Providing timely, reliable, and accurate backup emergency communications.

Founded in 1952, the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) is a public service that provides a reserve communications group within government agencies in times of extraordinary need. During periods of activation, RACES personnel are called upon to perform many tasks for the government agencies they serve. Although the exact nature of each activation will be different, the common thread is communications.

The Snohomish County RACES team works directly with the Department of Emergency Management on a variety of issues including search and rescue missions.  RACES is responsible to train members to staff the radio room in the Emergency Operations Center, communications vehicles and in the field.

Whatever need arises, trained RACES personnel are ready and prepared to help. RACES groups develop and maintain their communications ability by training throughout the year with special exercises and public-service events. When that fateful day occurs, RACES will be there to meet the challenge.

We are always looking for additional assistance.  Come join us at a meeting or on the net.  For membership information, net and meeting times, check out our web site at http://www.wa7dem.org.