Outagamie County ARES

03/09/2026

Two Damage Assessment classes will be held on April 29 at Plamann Park, 1375 E Broadway Dr. Appleton, WI 54913. The afternoon class will be from 2PM - 4PM and the evening class will be from 6PM - 8PM. A short exercise will take place after each class so please bring an HT. Let Stan, K9STN know beforehand if you plan on attending.

03/09/2026

There will be a Outagamie County ARES meeting at the ThedaCare New London Hospital, 1405 South Mill Street New London, WI 54961 this Saturday, March 14 from 9AM - 11AM. Enter through the main entrance and meet Stan, K9STN in the cafeteria. The location and connection of our radio and after hours entry (activation) at the New London hospital will be covered during the meeting.

12/18/2025

Hello everyone! I apologize for the delay in communicating this, but Outagamie County ARES is still alive! We our partnered with Calumet County ARES under the direction of their EC, Kyle Van Hoogan, WX9KVH. In most ways we operate just as we always did, now just with a closer relationship with Calumet. If you’re interested in joining, message here or contact Kyle directly. Our nets still occur Sunday nights at 19:30 local on the 146.655 repeater. Our back up VHF repeater is 145.150 and they both have a PL of 100.0 Hz. I hope to hear you out there!

07/07/2025

Effective 6/30/25, the Outagamie County ARES is no longer an active organization. Sunday night nets will continue as the Outagamie County SKYWARN Group at 19:30 on 146.655 100.0Hz.

06/24/2025

Today is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day! ⚡️Thunderstorms can develop quickly - one of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. 12 people were killed by lightning strikes in the United States in 2024.

06/20/2025

Summer is coming in hot! 🥵 Stay cool this weekend with these tips ⬇

06/20/2025

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible through this evening. Some of stronger storms could become strong or severe with damaging winds and large hail. Later tonight into Saturday morning, a complex of thunderstorms will move across northern Wisconsin with all severe weather hazards possible. After the storms, heat and humidity is expected this weekend.

06/19/2025

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday with an even better chance for severe storms later Friday night into Saturday morning as a complex of storms is expected to track across northern Wisconsin. All severe hazards would be possible in this scenario, although there is still uncertainty regarding exact track and timing of the storm complex. Be sure to stay up to date with the latest forecast, as changes are still likely to occur.

06/18/2025

There is rain possible on and off over the next several days for parts of our state. This could lead to urban-street and flash flooding in some areas.
📱Have multiple ways to receive alerts
🚗Do not drive through flooded roads
🚫Do not play or walk in floodwaters

06/09/2025

06/04/2025

Do you know what to do when the National Weather Service issues alerts related to extreme heat? Watches and outlooks are typically issued with advance notice to allow ample planning time.
- If needed, locate your nearest cooling center
- Drink plenty of fluids while avoiding caffeine and alcohol
- Keep up to date on forecasts

Visit readywisconsin.wi.gov/extreme-heat/ for more information.