Amateur Radio Emergency Service®
Due to the approach of newly-named tropical storm Nestor, which is forecast to make landfall tomorrow morning in the big bend area of Florida, Volusia ARES is canceling its participation in the Simulated Emergency Test tomorrow. As of 15:00 Friday, … Read more
The two-day Bike MS-150 is November 23ed & 24th 2019. The event starts in northern St Augustine and goes south to Hilton in Daytona on A1A. The next day they ride back to St Augustine. If you would like to … Read more
If I haven’t had the chance to meet you over the last several months, I am Jessie Smith, a meteorologist at NWS Melbourne. I’ve worked with Derrick and Scott closely over the last couple of years to learn the ins … Read more
Volusia ARES is at the 2019 Hurrican Expo located at the Volusia County Fair Grounds. Everyone is encouraged to come out and learn ways to prepare for this years hurricane season. Thanks to @VCEmergencyInfo for having us. #vcprepares
On Saturday, February 16 at 1 pm located at 3889 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach 32124, we will have a special presentation by James Lea WX4TV. He will be talking about his experience, and lesses learned during his deployment in … Read more
We at Volusia ARES wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and I hope a quiet new year. Everyone did an outstanding job participating in events, training and expanding your knowledge of amateur radio and disaster preparedness.
Hello everyone, We are now just a little over a week away from SKYWARN Recognition Day (SRD), occurring next weekend from 7 PM Friday, November 30th to 7 PM Saturday, December 1st. I wanted to send out one final reminder that if you … Read more
*Update October 9 7 am. * I know many of you have been asking for more information about the Bike MS 150. Coordinating such a significant event and getting everyone in place takes time. I want to thank Scott KK4ECR … Read more
Hello everyone, In just 2 months the National Weather Service (NWS) in partnership with the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) will once again be holding it’s annual SKYWARN Recognition Day! This year will be a special milestone as it will be … Read more
Good afternoon Walk MS has sent information out to all who are participating in the MS Walk event this Saturday. MS Walk is a public event, and you are welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends. Ham radio operators … Read more
