Ottawa County ARES

Amateur Radio Emergency Service – Ottawa County, Ohio (Zone OHZ007)

Serving Ottawa County Through Emergency Communications

Ottawa County ARES is a volunteer organization of licensed amateur radio operators providing backup and emergency communications when normal systems fail or become overloaded.

We support local agencies, emergency management, and the community during disasters, severe weather, and public‑service events.

Repeater & Primary Frequency

Primary Repeater: 442.250 MHz
Location: Ottawa County, Ohio
Use: ARES operations, training nets, and emergency activations.
Courtesy of: Ottawa County Amateur Radio Club

Leadership Contact

Emergency Coordinator (EC): W8CEN – James Garber
Email: W8ECN@arrl.net

Assistant Emergency Coordinator (AEC): WI0H – Molly Mazur
Email: mollymazur@icloud.com

AEC & Skywarn Coordinator: KE8WAY - Ryan Merrow
Email: rmerrow83@gmail.com

Spotter Activation Status

Current Spotter Information Statement

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Spotter status is derived from the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service for our area.

Active Weather Alerts – OHZ007

No active weather alerts for Ottawa County (Zone OHZ007) at this time.

For full details, always refer to official products from weather.gov.