Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

(RACES)

The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) was established under the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, as part of the amateur radio service. The mission of RACES is to provide support of emergency management operations.

RACES is employed during a variety of emergency/disaster situations where normal governmental communications systems have sustained damage or when additional communications are required or desired. Situations that RACES can be used include: natural disasters, technological disasters, civil disorder, nuclear/chemical incidents, acts of terrorism or enemy attack.

RACES supports Wicomico County government officials during times of emergency and extraordinary events.

For additional information regarding Wicomico County RACES, please call (410) 548-4820.