Emergency & Auxiliary Communications

Supporting Tioga County through ACS and ARRL ARES programs.

TCARC supports ARES emergency communications in Tioga County through Pennsylvania’s Auxiliary Communication Services (ACS) program.

Interested in serving? Contact us to learn how to join the TCARC ARES group.

TCARC’s ARES emergency communications team in Tioga County trains regularly to provide reliable backup communications when normal systems fail.

EOC Map: 99 William Farrell Dr, Wellsboro, PA 16901 →

TCARC ARES Update

In late 2025, TCARC voted to establish a local ARES group and began work on the ARES Task Book process. Training, exercises, and additional updates will be posted as the program develops.

Read the announcement: TCARC Establishes ARES Group and Begins Task Book Process →

Training Links

• FEMA Independent Study (ICS / NIMS) →
• ARRL Online Learning (EmComm and more) →
• SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training (find local classes) →

Upcoming Activities

News

• NWS Basic Skywarn TrainingMay 27, 2026
  There will be a basic Skywarn training session held at the Williamsport Airport in Lycoming County Thursday May 28th from…
• Antennas you can build and tune meetingApril 29, 2026
  The Bald Eagle Repeater Group our neighbors in the Williamsport area. Have planned an antenna building and tuning workshop for…
• TCARC Establishes ARES Group and Begins Task Book ProcessNovember 10, 2025
  In November 2025, the Tioga County Amateur Radio Club voted to formally establish a local Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)…

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