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Volunteer amateur radio group offers emergency communications support to Davis County

Davis County Commission · April 14, 2026

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Gary Davis, president of the Davis County Amateur Radio Club, told commissioners the club provides supplemental communications support for county emergencies and events, hosts training and has a dedicated room in the new EOC; he provided an email contact for those seeking more information.

During the public‑comment period Gary Davis of Bountiful identified himself as president of the Davis County Amateur Radio Club (DCARC), which has more than 200 members and provides volunteer supplemental communications during county events and disasters. He noted the group hosts classes and mentors newly licensed operators, and said the club has a dedicated room in the county's new Emergency Operations Center.

"We can provide communication assistance whenever and wherever requested," Davis said, and provided an email contact at president@dcarc.net. Chair John Crofts thanked the volunteers and noted the Division of Emergency Management's support for the group's efforts; Crofts said the county deeply appreciates unpaid volunteer work for disaster communications and joked that volunteers might receive a coffee cup, a t‑shirt or a free lunch annually as thanks.

Davis' remarks were part of the public‑comment period; commissioners acknowledged the group's role in county emergency preparedness and public safety planning.