Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Stay connected when it matters most. Join us for an inside look at New Hanover County’s Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and discover how volunteer ham radio operators provide critical backup communications during disasters, public events, and community emergencies. Learn what ARES does, how it works locally, and how you can get involved—no prior emergency experience required.