Ottawa County ARES
Amateur Radio Emergency Service – Ottawa County, Ohio (NWS Zone OHZ007)
Amateur Radio Emergency Service – Ottawa County, Ohio (NWS Zone OHZ007)
Ottawa County ARES is a volunteer organization of FCC-licensed amateur radio operators who provide backup and emergency communications when normal systems fail or become overloaded.
We support local public safety, emergency management, hospitals, shelters, and community events. We train regularly and coordinate with served agencies to ensure reliable communications when needed.
• Emergency and backup communications
• Severe weather support and SKYWARN reporting
• Public service event communications
• Training, exercises, and readiness
Licensed amateur radio operators are welcome. If you’re new to ARES, we can help you get started with training, operating practices, and local procedures.
For questions about participation, training, or activation procedures, please contact the Ottawa County ARES leadership.
You can also visit the Nets & Frequencies page for current net information.