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The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) was established under the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, as part of the amateur radio service.
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.
The mission of Virginia RACES, Inc. is to establish and maintain the leadership and organizational infrastructure necessary to provide amateur radio communications in support of emergency management entities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations, 47CFR 97.407 subparts E and F
- FEMA Civil Preparedness Guide (CPG) 1-15, dated March 1991, titled:æ "Guidance for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service."
See also:
- Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, 42 USC 139
- Virginia State Government Volunteers Act, Û2.2-3600 Code of Virginia
- Virginia Emergency Management Assistance Compact Û44-146 Code of Virginia
Overview of Virginia RACES Mission, Values, and Organization | (handout)
