The website below lists the National HF Emergency Frequencies https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/frequencies/
DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO AFTER AN EMERGENCY
Most folks speak about emergency planning, but seldom is mentioned about what to do AFTER the emergency has passed. There are some helpful tips at the site below http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/ftr-eng.aspx ARES UNITS; This may be helpful information to be incorporated in your training.
YET ANOTHER REMINDER, AN EARTHQUAKE NEAR VANCOUVER BC 14 FEB 2015.
ARES folks… with the winter back east and now this little rattle …. a reminder to review your plans, train your crew and hold simulated emergency drills. Now is the time to practice, not when it happens http://globalnews.ca/news/1831562/3-5-magnitude-earthquake-hits-vancouvers-coast/
VANCOUVER ISLAND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE APRIL 24TH 2015
The Vancouver Island Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held on the weekend of April 24th 2015 in Sooke, BC. For all the information go to http://www.viepconference.ca/ http://www.viepconference.ca/2015/
JUST A THOUGHT AND MAYBE A REMINDER ?
L Last week on Vancouver Island there was an event. A woman and her infant ended up in a river. The final out come took several days to occur : it has not been happy. The attached is an editorial in a local paper. It is a reminder to all of us that first responders… Read More
A TOUCHY SUBJECT BACKGROUND CHECKS
The issue of background checks for ARES folks continues to swirl, While the attached is a US issue it provides food for thought on this side of the border. http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Should-Background-Checks-Required-Emergency-Volunteers.html
CG30F SPECIAL EVENT CALL SIGN FEBRUARY 1 -MARCH 1 2015.
CG30F is a special event call sign issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Maple Leaf flag. To see a list of special call signs go to https://www.rac.ca/en/amateur-radio/regulatory/callsigns/special-event.php
IT IS NOT RADIO, BUT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
As the family said yesterday, they were saying their goodbyes, today (Jan 21,2015) RCMP Cst. David Wynn died. Articles such as the one below are becoming all to common. While there are many comments being made about the killer and his criminal record this is not the time or place to enter that conversation. IT… Read More
RAC GETS A LOOK FROM ONTARIO AMATEURS.
RAC is getting a look from Ontario amateurs who are responding to comments made by the RAC President on downloading the ARES function. The url noted below has been mentioned before, and I usually find some interesting comments when I drop in for a look. See what you think at http://www.crrl.ca/news/2014/11/12/an-ontario-radio-society
LOSS OFF 911 SERVICES CAUSES ARES ACTIVATION
The loss of 911 Service in a region of Ohio caused the activation of ARES units in Ohio. For more information go to http://www.arrl.org/news/view/ares-volunteers-in-ohio-activate-following-loss-of-911-telephone-services