Lee Co. ARES Monthly Meeting, Aprl 19, 2026

The meeting focused on updates and planning for the ARIES emergency communications team, including discussions about new radio equipment, trailer maintenance, and upcoming exercises. The  EC shared information about receiving a new Motorola radio from RACES. The group discussed potential tower locations for repeaters, including exploring options in Lexington and Blue Volunteer Fire Department. The team reviewed plans for an upcoming demonstration event and RACES/TDEM exercise on May 2nd, discussing logistics, roles, and objectives, with the EC suggesting they could shift between public demonstration activities and conducting a simulated emergency test if attendance was low. They also addressed trailer maintenance needs and registration issues about incorrect weight. The conversation ended with discussions about role assignments for the upcoming exercise, with EC offering to serve as Public Information Officer unless someone else volunteered for the position.