St. Louis County R.A.C.E.S. & SKYWARN

"Taking the community by storm"

Amateur radio tower, St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center

Welcome to the St. Louis County R.A.C.E.S. and SKYWARN Internet Site!

Thank you for visiting our site.  The St. Louis County R.A.C.E.S. and SKYWARN Programs are the largest volunteer programs of their kind in the region. 

The objective of the SKYWARN program is to train and maintain volunteers to be severe weather observers, providing vital services in times of severe weather.  Our training schedule provides details on the most comprehensive training seminars in the region.  This fine program has been in operation since 1975.

The objective of the R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) Program is to provide quality emergency volunteer amateur radio support services to the community to augment public safety, schools, government, and medical services as needed.  This quality program has been in operation since 1955.

These programs are sponsored by the St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management.  All classes are free, there is no charge to participate, and one need not be a member of any club/organization to become involved at any level.  Your participation is welcomed!

HOT NEWS BREAK! Don’t miss it...read all about it  on our Program News Page!

Please Note: Our Spring 2009 SKYWARN classes have been scheduled! Please make note of the dates on the Training Schedule page.

Our SPRING 2009 AMATEUR RADIO CLASS has now been scheduled! Get the dates and details on the Training Schedule page.

Severe Weather Observation Services & Amateur Radio Support for the St. Louis County Region

Amateur Radio R.A.C.E.S. and SKYWARN Operations Room, St. Louis County Emergency Operations Center (WB0AAF)