There are a number of services that HAM/Amateur Radio operators participate for Emergency Communications (EMCOMM).
ARES, Amateur Radio Emergency Services requires a general if not certified understanding National Incident Management System (NIMS). All government agencies use the NIMS systems methodology. NIMS and NIMS training program information is detailed at https://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system.
RACES, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service is a public service that is performed during a time of extraordinary needs of the government agencies, but typically communications. A good read on what is races is found at https://www.qsl.net/races/what.html.
Dauphin County ARES/RACES is not affiliated with any club, all are welcome.
EMCOMM Meetings
4th Thursday of every month at 1900hrs local, at the Lower Paxton Township Building at 425 Prince Street. For more information, contact Bob Saber, K3RTS at k3rts@gmail.com or ares.harrisburgpa@gmail.com.
EMCOMM Training Net
Every Monday at 1900 hrs Local on 145.11 mhz (W3ND, PL 131.8hz) Emergency alternative is W3ND on 448.075 mhz, (W3ND, PL 123.0hz)