The EMA VHF system, operating on 155.205 MHz, supports field communications during all phases of major emergencies. County EMA maintains back-up radio equipment to support emergency services, in the event of primary equipment failure at a dispatch center, within Daviess County. EMA's Mobile Command Post is designated as a back-up. County EMA maintains the County 911 system and keeps radio systems in operational readiness for communications with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, U.S. Coast Guard, Kentucky Water Patrol, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Fire Marshal, City and County Law Enforcement, all City agencies, Airport, Fire and EMS agencies.
Aviation communications are also available to coordinate with disaster operations.
There are over 150 licensed Ham Radio operators within the County, with 30-40 directly affiliated with Emergency Management. They are vital to not only disaster operations, but maintenance and upkeep of equipment. Daviess County EMA maintains two meter wide area coverage amateur radio repeater. All Daviess County amateur radio systems are equipped with emergency power to assure operation, after loss of commercial power. All systems and remote sites are linked via radio links, and without reliance on wireline interconnection.