SKYWARN, ARES, and Canton Area Radio Emergency Services Of Van Zandt County Needs You
About Us
Canton Area Radio Emergency Services
C. A. R. E. S. is a 501(C)(3) organization and exists to connect those interested in learning about communications, weather, storm spotting, etc. It is open to all interested citizens. C. A. R. E. S. serves the National Weather Service SKYWARN program via radio links during severe weather. Our Amateur Radio Operators meet each Monday night on any of our linked repeaters, namely 147.200 MHz. If you are a licensed amateur radio operator come be part of our Monday Night Net! Our GMRS Licensed Radio Operators can communicate on 462.600 or 462.700, and our Citizens Band Radio Operators communicate on Channel 3. In addition, we hold in-person meetings the third Wednesday of each month at the Van Zandt County Library at 6:30 PM for our regular communications club meeting and storm spotter and disaster assistance training, all of which are open to the general public. Want to learn about radios, get your Amateur or GMRS license, or obtain knowledge on where to buy radios? We can assist you in getting your radio license(s) and sharing our knowledge of radio equipment. Our goal is to inform and educate the public about radio communications, storm spotting and disaster assistance. We work with and receive most all weather alerts through the National Weather Service (NWS), NOAA Radio, and through the Smart911 Warning Service in our county. Come join, learn, train, and volunteer your time with a great club here in Van Zandt County, Texas. Our citizens depend on us for early weather warnings..
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others learn all about radio communications. A communications club that includes radio operators from Amateur, GMRS, Public Safety (Police & Fire), Marine, Citizen Band (CB), Broadcast, and many more. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!
Our History
Our History
Our History
Seeing a need for quality community and emergency radio communication, storm spotting, and disaster assistance in our Van Zandt County area, we formed our organization to provide sensible solutions to these needs. We've consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of our volunteers and our amazing communities!
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
The Mission of Canton Area Radio Emergency Services (CARES) is to provide service to the citizens of Van Zandt County, Texas utilizing amateur radio technologies. The specific goals of the organization are:
1) To utilize amateur radio technology to assist the Van Zandt county emergency services and the National Weather Service SKYWARN netw
The Mission of Canton Area Radio Emergency Services (CARES) is to provide service to the citizens of Van Zandt County, Texas utilizing amateur radio technologies. The specific goals of the organization are:
1) To utilize amateur radio technology to assist the Van Zandt county emergency services and the National Weather Service SKYWARN network to keep citizens safe during emergencies.
2) To educate the citizens of Van Zandt county about the various amateur radio technologies and to assist them in developing expertise utilizing these technologies.
3) To educate its members the various aspects of amateur radio and to keep them and the organization abreast of changes in technology.
4) To follow the Rules and Regulations of the FCC regarding amateur radio as well as follow Best Practices of amateur radio.
5) To obtain and maintain membership in the Amateur Radio Relay League. All monies coming into CARES accounts will be utilized for the purpose of achieving the Mission Statement and will not accrue to the benefit of the members nor for any profit.