The Cass County Amateur Radio Emergency Service is sponsored by the Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Office Of Emergency Management. Sheriff, Joseph Underwood Jr., Undersheriff, Larry Gorham and Emergency Manager, Bruce Campbell. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service is composed of licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communication duty in the public service when disaster strikes. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is sincere desire to serve the community. The possession of emergency powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
Communication is furnished without compensation of any kind.
The following links contain information on various types of emergency situations. These emergencies are not limited to war-related activities, but can include natural disasters such as fires, floods and earthquakes. Best experienced with Click here to start.