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FEMA Introduces Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults Metro Emergency Alert & Notification System (MEANS) Metro Nashville – Davidson County CERT Program

DCARES

NOTE: THE N4OEM REPEATER 442.750 IS BACK ON THE AIR

WELCOME

Welcome to the Davidson County, Tennessee Amateur Radio Emergency Service website. We’re glad you stopped by. Please let us know if you have any questions by using the Contact Us link.

MISSION

Davidson County Amateur Radio Emergency Services exists to organize, develop and maintain a group of amateur radio operators who are skilled and trained to provide emergency communications support in Davidson County, Tennessee. DCARES provides a focused and rigorous approach to training, exercises and drills for the purpose of developing each member to their full potential.

MEETINGS

As announced at 205 Downeymeade Drive, Nashville TN 37214 Time: 7:00 PM

WEEKLY NET

We conduct a weekly net on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. on 442.750+ (tone 100). Our backup frequency is 146.955 – (no tone). Our simplex frequency for emergencies is 146.550.

MEMBERSHIP

We are continually looking for new members who are willing to use their amateur radio skills to serve the public in Davidson County, Tennessee. If you are interested in being a part of our team, view our membership page and complete an online application.

  • FEMA Introduces Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults
    Release Date: September 20, 2023 WASHINGTON — This September marks the 20th annual National Preparedness Month, a time for everyone to recognize the importance of preparedness and take steps that protect themselves and their loved ones. As part of this year’s preparedness campaign that focuses on empowering older adults as they prepare for disasters, FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.  The Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults is intended to support older adults and their caregivers in preparing in three easy steps: assess your needs, create a plan and engage your network. The guide provides easy-to-read, user-friendly worksheets that walk individuals and… Read more: FEMA Introduces Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults
  • Metro Emergency Alert & Notification System (MEANS)
    MEANS is a new public safety program that enables Metro to let you know what safety actions to take when there’s danger. When you register  and provide your contact information, MEANS enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as criminal  activity and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Get the alerts you want, the way you want – cell or landline phone call, text, email or TTY.  Sign up here at this link: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736729970/login
  • Metro Nashville – Davidson County CERT Program
    The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the skills learned throughout the training, individuals or groups can assist their community or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. This training includes an online lecture portion followed by an in-person, hands-on, practical portion.The course is FREE and you will receive a CERT manual in class and CERT kit upon… Read more: Metro Nashville – Davidson County CERT Program