We have timed the release of the new website to coincide with the release of the new WMA ARES Member Registration System. The ARES registration system is now online and available at the link in this website's main menu. There are two real advantages to this type of ARES membership registration system. First, it gives the ARES leadership the ability to know exactly what resources and manpower are available to them, and a means of activating and organizing those resources quickly and easily during an incident. Second, it gives ARES members the ability to update their registration as often as necessary, instantly informing the ARES leadership of their new skills, equipment, or status. It should be noted that the database is also sent out to their leadership in hard-copy regularly, so that records and member data are still available even if the database is not - an important consideration for any emergency response entity.

As such if you currently are or you wish to become a WMA ARES member please register in the system using the New Application function. If you are an existing ARES member and you know who your EC is, please note that in the comments field at the very bottom of the form.

We are happy to have released both the newly revamped website system as well as the new WMA ARES Member Registration System.

73,
Gil Hayes WK1H
ASM Southeast and Webmaster