The Valley Emergency Radio Association is a group of public-service minded Radio Amateurs who banded together to support the installation and operation of radio facilities intended primarily for emergency and public service needs.

For over 30 years VERA operated as a California "NOT FOR PROFIT" Association supported by dedicated emergency communications volunteers that belonged to a variety of communications support groups in the Los Angeles and Ventura County area. Declining support, members moving from the area, and the aging and passing of long term members resulted in the loss of the resources needed to continue the Association's services. In August 2017 the headquarters for VERA was moved to Northern Arizona with the intent of future support for public-service communications in that area.