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Post date: Aug 15, 2013 3:6:33 PM
Tidbits From: http://www.arrl.org/ares-races-faq
ARES is activated before, during and after an emergency. Generally, ARES handles all emergency messages, including those between government emergency management officials. RACES, on the other hand, almost never starts before an emergency and is active only during the emergency and during the immediate aftermath if government emergency management offices need communications support. RACES is normally shut down shortly after the emergency has cleared.
Can any licensed amateur volunteer for RACES? How about ARES?-
Yes on both counts. You can volunteer for RACES by enrolling with a civil defense organization locally. To volunteer for ARES, register with your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator.
How can I register for RACES? How about ARES?-
RACES and ARES are both vital organizations and need your participation to make them effective. To register for RACES, contact your local civil defense office or Emergency Operations Center. To register with ARES, complete ARRL Form FSD-98 and send it to your local EC. If you don’t know who your EC is, contact your ARRL Section Manager.
Want to know more about ARES?
These pdf file below should address all your issues.
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