Preliminary Earthquake Report
Magnitude 6.0
Date-Time • 6 Jun 2016 02:35:23 UTC
• 5 Jun 2016 14:35:23 near epicenter
• 5 Jun 2016 18:35:23 standard time in your timezone
Location 30.396S 177.184W
Depth 10 km
Distances • 143 km (88 mi) SSE of Raoul Island, New Zealand
• 988 km (612 mi) NE of Whangarei, New Zealand
• 995 km (616 mi) NE of Whakatane, New Zealand
• 1014 km (628 mi) NE of Tauranga, New Zealand
• 1045 km (647 mi) S of Nuku`alofa, Tonga
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 5.6 km; Vertical 1.8 km
Parameters Nph = 66; Dmin = 146.5 km; Rmss = 1.47 seconds; Gp = 63°
Version =
Event ID us 2000629f
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Emergency Preparedness Week May 1 – 7, 2016
Please join us in using this week as a reminder to be prepared. The wildfire season has come with a vengeance and many communities have had to implement mandatory evacuations, as well as shelter-in-place advisories. Are you ready?
Here are some resources that you can use to plan for your family safety:
https://twitter.com/Get_Prepared
Wildfire Information
http://bcwildfire.ca/situation/
http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/default.aspx
Earthquake Information
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/know-the-risks/earthquakes
http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/index-en.php
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Information on Anchor Point,AK Earthquake
M6.8 – SOUTHERN ALASKA
From
Alaska Earthquake Information Center
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks
| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Date-Time |
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| Location | 59.605N 153.340W |
| Depth | 123 km |
| Distances |
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| Location Uncertainty | Horizontal: 0.4 km; Vertical 0.6 km |
| Parameters | Nph = 69; Dmin = 0.0 km; Rmss = 0.69 seconds; Gp = 0° Version = 2 |
| Event ID | ak 12496371 |
Learn how to make a J-Pole Antenna
These handy copper-cactus antennas are great projects. Build one for everyday use, or as an emergency back-up antenna. Click on the link below for instructions, and a calculator to provide measurements for the frequency you will be using. They can be built for 6m, 2m, or 70cm. No ground plane is needed, just an insulted support of, PVC, rope…etc.
Did you feel it? #BCQuake
If you felt last night’s quake please go to: Natural Resources Canada and fill out their questionnaire. This information will help plan for future earthquakes.
The Canadian agency said there were no reports of damage, adding that none would be expected.
It’s a good night to stay home
Check with our friends at Environment Canada. You just might want to stay home. Continue reading It’s a good night to stay home
BC Winter Storm Warnings
Please visit Environment Canada to learn about storm warnings in your area. Continue reading BC Winter Storm Warnings
Get your Vehicle Emergency Kit Ready
From getprepared.gc.ca here are the items that you will need in your vehicle for driving in adverse conditions, and in the event of an earthquake.
A basic kit should include:
- Blanket
- Candle in a deep can and matches
- Extra clothing and shoes
- First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
- Flashlight (crank or battery-powered). Replace batteries once a year.
- Food that won’t spoil (such as energy bars) List of contact numbers
- Radio (crank or battery-powered). Replace batteries once a year.
- Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush
- Warning light or road flares
- Water
- Whistle
Recommended additional items to keep in your vehicle:
- Antifreeze, windshield washer fluid
- Fire extinguisher
- Road maps
- Sand, salt or cat litter (non-clumping)
- Tow rope and jumper cables
Get the full brochure here: yprprdnssgd-eng
Follow @DriveBC for up to date road conditions
Follow @ShakeOutBC for earthquake awareness education.
Wind Warnings
Be sure to follow @drivebc and click on the map for more information.
Winlink is moving to secured login
On April 15, 2016, the Winlink system will begin requiring the use of passwords and secure login for all users. This is being done to enhance the privacy and protection of the Winlink community. If you’ve already entered both a password and also turned on Secure Login, you don’t have to make any other changes. The transition taking place on April 15, 2016, won’t change your operation. If you have not set a password for your account, and also have not enabled Secure Login, we recommend you do it now so you won’t be surprised on April 15, 2016.
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