The SHAred RESources (SHARES) High Frequency (HF) Radio program provides an additional means for users with a national security and emergency preparedness mission to communicate when landline and cellular communications are unavailable. SHARES members use existing HF radio resources to coordinate and transmit messages needed to perform critical functions, including those areas related to leadership, safety, maintenance of law and order, finance, and public health.
SHARES Program Information
The SHARES HF Radio Program, administered by DHS, provides an additional means for users with a national security or emergency preparedness mission to communicate when landline and cellular communications are unavailable.Accessing SHARES
SHARES is available on a 24-hour basis to provide an emergency communications link to support intra- or interagency mission requirements. The use of SHARES requires no prior coordination or activation to transmit messages. The flag word "SHARES" is all that is needed to get the message through.SHARES Working Group
The SHAred RESources (SHARES) High Frequency (HF) Radio Program Working Group (SWG) provides the national security/emergency preparedness (NS/EP) community a forum for addressing issues affecting HF radio interoperability.SHARES FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the SHARES HF Radio Program.SHARES Coordination Network Operational Levels
Operational Levels are designed to improve the responsiveness of the SHARES Coordination Network during emergencies.SHARES Interference Report
A copy of the SHARES Radio Interference Form can be downloaded from the SHARES publications library.SHARES Documents
A collection of documents and forms related to the SHAred RESources (SHARES) High Frequency (HF) Radio Program.Contact SHARES
If you have any questions or would like further information on the SHARES HF Radio Program, contact nccshares@dhs.gov.Resilient Power Working Group
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA)-led Resilient Power Working Group (RPWG) consists of members across the federal government, state and local governments, non-profits, and private industry. There are over 130 members or ex-members including over 80 active participants with over 40 different entities involved.
Last Updated Date: May 13, 2022