MERT is not ARES. It is a group of HAM radio volunteers under the MCSO Emergency Operations. It’s primary purpose is:

MERT’s primary role is to support all open
Evacuation Shelters throughout Marion County
during declared Emergency events. We also
support EOC and emergency personnel along with
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
with voice, image and data communications
resources. “Call MERT…. When all else fails!”

MERT has a website at www.kg4nxo.com. It has info concerning MERT operations, joining, and training. MERT meets once a month on the 3rd Saturday at the Marion EOC. All amatuers are welcome to attend and get the latest EMCOM information. MERT is much more open and organized than Marion Co ARES.

MERT and ARES meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month except December at the EOC at 10 AM All are welcome. Directions and more info on the KG4NXO website.