The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, to assist in public service and emergency communications. ARES is organized and sponsored by the American Radio Relay League.  

The District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) maintains full responsibility for organizing the regional groups and serving as their leader during operations. A District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) is normally assigned to each of the nine (9) regions with the state. The DEC may appoint one or several Assistant Emergency Coordinators (ADEC) and Emergency Coordinators (EC) to oversee certain areas/functions such as severe weather spotting network, Net Managing, Training or Public Information. 

The only requirements to join ARES are a willingness to serve and a valid amateur radio license. Registered ARES Members may also Join us on the following social media sites.

• Louisiana ARES Google Groups  
• Louisiana ARES
• Region 1 
• Region 2 
• Region 3
• Region 4
• Region 5 
• Region 6
• Region 7
• Region 8
• Region 9 

The state group is open to all Registered Louisiana ARES members. The Region groups are open to members of the region.  Your name must be on the roster for your request to be approved. 

ARES Section Staff

Code	First Name	Last Name	Call
SEC	James	Coleman	AI5B
ASEC	Gary	Stratton	K5GLS