RACES EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PROGRAM | VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - VERMONT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
45 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1300
Voice - Toll-Free | Hazardous Material Incident 24/7
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By Website; By Telephone if interested in joining the RACES Program
Vermont
Description
Provides health and welfare emergency communications during disasters or significant failures of telecommunication systems through a volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who are licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) volunteers can be activated to provide alternative communications channels following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. There are currently 40 fixed RACES stations with the capability of deploying 15 mobile Command Centers stations throughout the State.
Last Assured
06/09/2025
Providing organization
VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - VERMONT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) is the division of Vermont's Department of Public Safety that serves all of Vermont with leadership, coordination, and support during the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.