PINELLAS COUNTY FL
ACS - ARES - SKYWARN

 

 

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ACS - Our Mission

The Pinellas County ACS Unit provides, supplements, or augments Government communications during emergencies where normal communication systems have sustained damaged, are being over taxed or over-burdened, or backup radio operators are required. ACS may be used in a wide variety of situations

ARES - Our Mission

Our mission is to provide effective temporary non-government communications links for agencies providing for the public welfare. This occurs when existing communication links become damaged or over-loaded due to disasters, emergencies, or other unusual events. Where no existing communications channels exist, ARES will create them, and maintain them until permanent facilities can be established. When Pinellas County activates ACS, some ARES ongoing operations may come under ACS command and control.

SKYWARN - Our Mission

To assist the National Weather Service of the U.S. Commerce Dept. secure critical weather information through a network of trained severe weather spotters. This information, coupled with radar, satellite and other data enables the National Weather Service to issue more timely and accurate warnings to the Public for tornados, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods.

THE OFFICIAL PINELLAS COUNTY
RADIO OPERATORS SHELTER LIST FOR 2008

SIGN UP TODAY TO MAN A SHELTER
(Max of 5 Days, Equipment provided).
60 RADIO COMMUNICATORS ARE NEEDED

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Organization News

Pinellas County Combined ACS - ARES - SKYWARN Net
7 PM to 7:30 PM  on 28.450 mHz +- QRM
7:30 to 8 PM  on 145.170
(P.L. 156.7 Hz CTCSS)

Combined ACS - ARES - SKYWARN Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month  in the SunStar Auditorium
  • Next Meeting - November 20th, 2008

    UPCOMING EVENTS


    Special Event "Ride and Walk with the STARS" Sat Dec 6th,2008 at Ft. Desoto Park (Fort Parking Lot) 06:30 AM until Approx 10:30 AM. It is On the way to the Hamfest - 12 Amateurs Needed Please consider stopping by to help on your way to the Hamfest.

    December 6th & 7th
    Tampa Hamfest, at the Manatee Civic Center Palmetto, FL. For information and directions go here: http://www.fgcarc.org

  • Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at:

    w4nhl@pcacs.org

    Mailing Address:

    Emergency Management - ACS
    400 S. Ft. Harrison St.
    Clearwater, FL 33756

    Phone: 727-464-3800