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Thank you for your interest in the Anaheim
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) program, sponsored by the
Anaheim Fire Department's Office of Disaster Preparedness.
RACES members register their skills, qualifications and radio equipment
capability and donate their time for training and operational readiness in
the event they are needed during a disaster. All radio operators are
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. Each RACES member
agrees to attend regular meetings and participate in training sessions,
donating their time and skills to provide supplemental or emergency
communications in the event of a local or widespread disaster.
The mission of the Anaheim Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) is to provide additional communication support as directed by the Anaheim Fire Department Office of Disaster Preparedness and other government agencies during emergencies within the City of Anaheim and the County of Orange, California.
MEMBERSHIP
Involvement in Anaheim Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Service (RACES) is a 100% volunteer
opportunity. The group's operations are guided by an internal
organizational structure comprised of RACES members under the auspices of the Anaheim Fire Department Office of Disaster Preparedness.
The primary purpose of Anaheim RACES is to provide auxiliary or backup communications to the City of Anaheim in the event of a disaster or local emergency. In order to fulfill that purpose and meet our responsibilities, our organization requires a participation commitment by our member volunteers.
Membership Requirements for Prospective
members:
- Complete and submit an Anaheim RACES application.
(Prospective members must attend three meetings before an application can be submitted).
- Successfully complete the applicant interview process (normally prior to the first meeting after your
application is accepted for processing).
- Pass a background investigation/check conducted by the Anaheim Police Department.
- Provide complete and verifiable history of all volunteer communications experience.
For additional information or questions on our RACES program or on
emergency preparedness, feel free to contact us:
- Ellen McNeill Lopez, Disaster
Preparedness Manager
(714) 765-6950 - Work
e-Mail: elopez@anaheim.net - Work
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