The Adams County Amateur Radio Society is active in both the Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES).

Some useful links about ARES and ACS...

There is a criminal background check requirement for participation in ACS, this check is required by the Adams County Department of Emergency Services. Please contact your county Amateur Radio ACS Officer for processing details. Relating to this, also review the letter from the Director of the Adams County Department of Emergency Services requiring criminal background checks for all emergency management volunteers.