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Pre-activation checklist for ARES and RACES emcomm deployments. Works offline after your first visit.

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ARES Activation Checklist

Interactive checklist before serving an agency or net.

Common questions

What is ARES activation?

When your ARRL Emergency Coordinator assigns volunteers to support a served agency during an incident or drill.

What should I do before my first ARES deployment?

Complete IS-100/200/700/800, pack your go-kit, and run the go/no-go checklist on this site.