Members of Polk County Iowa ARES are encouraged to participate in these events as a way to train for and be prepared for emergency situations. When details are available, more event information will be posted on the Events Information page.

Public Service Event Guidelines
Please read the guidelines below.

Polk County ARES Public Service Event Guidelines. (93k PDF)

If you want to volunteer or need more information,
Please contact:

Scott Kirstein NØOOD
Polk County Emergency Coordinator
Email N0OOD

(515) 490-7414 (cellular)

Events:

2012 Schedule:

Fight For Air Climb - March 4
Head of Des Moines Rowing Regatta - September 29

2011 Schedule:

Fight For Air Climb - March 27
Easter Seals Walk With Me - April - 14
NDMS Drill - May 19
MS Walk - May 21
Dam to Dam June - 4
MS-150 - Cancelled per SEC
ARRL Field Day - June 25-26
Copper Creek Triathlon - Cancelled per EC
Flatland Kids Triathlon - July 16
State Fair Parade August - 10
Big Creek Triathlon - August 14 - Cancelled per EC
Head of Des Moines Rowing Regatta - September 24
Asthma Walk - October 1
Get Your Rear In Gear 5K run - October 1
Des Moines Marathon - October 16
Living History Farms Cross Country Race - November 19

Must Read! ARES Prohibited Practices: (68k PDF)

Public Service Event hints: (60k PDF)
Tactical Call Signs: (96k PDF)
Tactical Callsigns Standard Operating Procedure. (60k PDF)