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Fire Rescue Office of Emergency Management's ARES/RACES program serves a critical role when emergencies strike and traditional communication lines are severed
Hillsborough County's Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) meet unique communication needs before, during, and after emergencies. When the usual communication channels become unavailable, ham radio operators step in to keep important information flowing.
Find out more about amateur radio and ARES/RACES during emergencies.