Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service - RACES
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The primary purpose of the Sachse RACES organization is to serve
as a link via amateur radio between the National Weather Service,
SKYWARN trained spotters in the field, and other communities
equipped with the emergency operations centers during severe
weather. The E.O.C. is activated whenever conditions are favorable
for severe thunderstorms or tornado formation, but can function as
a command post during other types of emergencies, serving as a
centralized point for the organization of R.A.C.E.S. volunteers.
One of the major duties of Sachse RACES volunteers is participation
in the National Weather Service SKYWARN program. SKYWARN nets are
activated whenever severe weather, usually with tornadic potential,
is threatening Dallas County. RACES members whom participate in
SKYWARN nets are required to attend a SKYWARN Training Seminar
sponsored by the National Weather Service at least once every
two years. Dallas County participants usually attend the Garland
SKYWARN seminar which takes place annually on the last Saturday
of February at the Garland Performing Arts Center. For more
information on the SKYWARN program, contact any of the Sachse
RACES Radio Officers at:
kd5pxo@arrl.net
Glen Geen - KD5PXO/203
Sachse R.A.C.E.S. Radio Officer
ARES Emergency Coordinator
Acting Alternate Net Control
Email: ggeen@tx.rr.com
James Marple - KB5ZDG/201
Asst. RACES Radio Officer/Sachse Fire Department Liaison
Asst. ARES Emergency Coordinator
Email: j.marple@verizon.net
Gary Burcalow - K5GLB/202
Asst. RACES Radio Officer/Sachse Police Department Liaison
Asst. ARES Emergency Coordinator
Acting Net Control Station
Email: gburcalow@cityofsachse.com