JOINING ARES/RACES

Membership in Clark County ARES/RACES is by application to the Emergency Coordinator (EC). Applicant must complete both a county “Volunteer Emergency Worker Registration Form” and a Clark County ARES./RACES “Registration/Update Form” and therefore be registered in both ARES and RACES.

You will need an Amateur Radio license to join ARES/RACES.
See our web page for details.

If you might be interested in joining the Clark County Washington ARES/RACES group. just read the brochure that describes who we are and what we do. Then print the instructions and registration form. Complete the form and bring it to a meeting or contact our coordinator or any team leader.

Do come to one of our monthly meetings. We meet at 7:30 p.m. the 3rd Monday of each month (except August and December) at the:

First Presbyterian Church
4100 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98661

Upon approval by the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA), the applicant will be issued an Emergency Worker Registration number and ID badge for working as RACES. Upon approval by the Emergency Coordinator (EC), a Clark County ARES/RACES ID badge will be issued for working as ARES. The CRESA ID badge will be required when working for governmental agencies. The ARES ID badge will be required when working with other public and private service agencies. Some agencies may require a separate badge and/or registration when in their facilities. Other agencies, such as the Red Cross, will accept the ARES ID badge in lieu of their Red Cross ID.

Note:

All applicants are subject to a background check conducted by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.