Steve Szabo Section Manager WB4OMM There is a potential need for Amateur Radio operators to provide communications support in the Florida Keys. Volunteers will need to bring a dual-band HT with earphone/headset, external (gain) antenna, spare batteries, chargers. While food … Read more
I hope everyone came out of the storm unharmed and your family safe. We at VARES are keeping those affected by hurricane Irma in our thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery. Like Matthew Volusia is very lucky. This could … Read more
Hurricane Irma has started turning North. This turn will increase the possibility of hurricane winds in Volusia County. With this danger, VARES has gone to level I Full Activation. We are active on the 147.240+ T123.0. We ask all ARES … Read more
Good Evening In the past few hours tropical storm force winds have started coming in from the East. These winds will increase in strength over the next 6 to 12 hours and can reach up to Cat 2. All … Read more
Operating Procedures During Hurricane Irma ZCZC AG17 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 17 ARLB017 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT September 8, 2017 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB017 ARLB017 Operating Procedures During Hurricane Irma Please be aware that … Read more
Hurricane Irma is just days away from central Florida and continuing it’s track up the state. With no major changes expected, VARES will raise the activation level to Level III Monitoring. At this level ARES is expecting to be activated … Read more
In preparation for Hurricane Irma, sandbags are available at the following locations: Volusia County Residents who live in unincorporated Volusia County may pick up sandbags from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday … Read more
This is the 11am advisory for hurricane Irma. The track has not shifted very much in the last 12 hours. This has the potential to be a dangerous storm. Everyone should be prepared with go kits and supplies. — Karl … Read more