Indiana Amateur Radio
Emergency Service

ARES District 1
Serving Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, and Newton Counties. 

Here is a map of all the sirens in the state of Indiana.

The 60-meter band (5 MHz) is a crucial HF frequency allocation used by Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) groups for emergency and disaster relief communications, often in coordination with government primary users. Amateur radio operators use the 60m band as a secondary user, meaning they must not cause interference to primary U.S. government users. It provides reliable NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) for short-to-medium rang

Effective communication is, of course, paramount in emergency management. The standards and practices we adopt can significantly impact safety and operational success. This article outlines the origins of communication standards, including the 10 Standard Firefighting Orders  and the 18 Watch Out Situations , and how they can be adapted for use by EmComm operators. First, we need to understand how we got here. Then, how can we develop and adapt a proven risk management tool f

The Salvation Army is introducing a new suite of Emergency Disaster Services training courses designed specifically to support its partners, such as ARES. The goal is to equip faith and community organizations with tools to build stronger and more connected communities, fostering resilience and empowering service.   The no-cost virtual training series provides an understanding of how emergency management works, the roles that faith and community-based organizations can play d

Information From: Allen Bottorff Organization: ARES Indiana Section District 1 For Immediate Release For more information contact: Allen Bottorff INARES District 1 219 379 4661, E-mail: ac9eb@outlook.com 2025 Indiana SET 11 October 2025 - News Release Amateur radio Skywarn Spotters, the National Weather Service IWX Northern Indiana, and the Porter County Emergency Management Agency joined the ARES Indiana Section/ District 1 in a severe weather related exercise. Jointly creat

Information From: Allen Bottorff Organization: ARES Indiana Section District 1 For Immediate Release For more information contact: Allen Bottorff INARES District 1 219 379 4661, E-mail: ac9eb@outlook.com 2025 Indiana SET 11 October 2025 - News Release When severe weather hits: ARES SKYWARN trained spotters are there to assist communities moving pertinent information over Amateur radio airwaves. The ARES Indiana Section, which encompasses District 1 - Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Ne