Duval County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
(
ARES)
When all normal means of communications fail!


 

Location: American Red Cross, 751 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
Program: The National Weather Service
Training: Skywarn Training -- Weather Spotter and Reporting
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January Meeting, Tuesday January 25 at 7:00 PM

Location: American Red Cross, 751 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
Program: Chris Duemmel of the Civil Air Patrol will be speaking on their Hurricane Response Operations and Activities.
Training: Basic Radio Direction Finding with a simulated Fox Hunt at the Red Cross
Note: bring your FRS radios
Plans: We will discuss possible Superbowl response needs January 30 through February 5.
   

February Meeting, Tuesday February 22 at 7:00 PM

Location: Emergency Operations Center, 515 Julia Street
Program: Tour of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Command Van
Training: Basic Net Control Operator Training.  This will be paired with an ongoing mentoring program that will allow newer members to gain experience as a net control operator.
Plans: 1) River Run on March 12th
2) St. Johns River Cleanup on March 19th
   

March Meeting, Tuesday March 22 at 7:00 PM

Location: American Red Cross, 751 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
Program: Introduction to Disaster Services
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Plans: Red Cross Disaster Drill
   

April Meeting, Tuesday April 26 at 7:00 PM

Location: American Red Cross, 751 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
Program: The National Weather Service
Training: Skywarn Training -- Weather Spotter and Reporting
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May Meeting, Tuesday May 24 at 7:00 PM

Location: Emergency Operations Center, 515 Julia Street
Program: Introduction to Emergency Management
Training: Shelter Operations
Plans: Field Day Participation
Possible Public Service Event
   

Next Meeting, Tuesday June 28 at 7:00 PM

Location: American Red Cross, 751 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville
Program: NIMS-700 Training taught by Louis Ritter LouisRitter@doh.state.fl.us
Training: IS YOUR “GO BAG” READY?
Plans: Field Day participation
   

July Meeting, Tuesday July 26 at 7:00 PM

Location: Emergency Operations Center, 515 Julia Street
Program: Hurricane Preparedness
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August Meeting, Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 PM

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October Meeting, Tuesday October 25 at 7:00 PM

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November Meeting, Tuesday November 22 at 7:00 PM

Location: Regency Square Mall, Meeting Room # 715 (Near Dollar store & Dillards)
Program: November Meeting; Mall Watch
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Happy Holidays!

No December Meeting

   


 

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