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RACES and served-agency activation checklist — credentials, agency contact, ICS forms, and post-incident debrief. Works offline after your first visit.

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RACES Served-Agency Checklist

Pre-activation checklist when operating under a served agency (EOC, public safety, hospital, utilities).

Common questions

When can I operate as RACES?

Only when your civil defense organization has activated RACES and you are individually registered — not self-activated.

Can I be both ARES and RACES?

Yes — many operators hold both; know which authorization applies to the current assignment.