Oswego County Emergency Communicators/RACES

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Oswego County Emergency Communicators/RACES The OCEC/RACES is a manpower resource that provides professional skills to the Office of Emergency Management and the government of Oswego County.

These skills include administrative and logistical communications to the emergency service agencies within the County and to other jurisdictions including the State Emergency Office when needed. The OCEC/RACES is administered under the guidance of the Oswego County Emergency Management Director. In May 1951, then New York State Radio Officer, Vincent T. Kenny, W2BGO, spearheaded the establishment of the Northeast United States Civil Defense Amateur Radio Alliance (USCDARA). In 1955 this group promoted adoption of a Standard Operating Procedure, channelization of the RACES frequency allocations, uniform message forms, etc. The Federal Communications Commission established the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) effective August, 15, 1952 to meet the needs of the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA), state and local governments. If ever again there is a need to suspend Amateur Radio operation because of a national crisis, RACES will remain on the air serving the needs of the government. Since those early days, the oversight of RACES has been given to the local office of Civil Preparedness to meet the needs of the local government during emergency situations.

10/06/2026

Hurricane season is still ongoing with a potential tropical system near the Gulf Coast this week. 🌀Be ready: keep a close eye on forecasts & plan how you will communicate to your loved ones and know where to go if asked to evacuate.

09/15/2026

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09/02/2026
09/02/2026

Severe weather can strike at any time, but when we prepare together, we are stronger.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing daily tips, checklists, and resources to help you, your family, and your community stay informed and resilient against everything from hurricanes and wildfires to extreme winter weather.

Are you ready to take the next step in your safety journey? Follow along all month as we share the tools you need to stay safe, stay connected, and stay prepared.⛈️❄️

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09/02/2026

🔔 Do you have Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled? 🔔

With the chance of damaging storms and isolated tornadoes this evening, some of those alerts may be sent out as a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA, like an Amber Alert). See the graphic for directions to make sure you have yours turned on and can receive these alerts if they’re issued by the National Weather Service.

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