The following “memo” was received from an Amateur Radio Operator who has held several ARES positions over the years and has volunteered countless hours. While you may not agree with everything contained in the “memo” I hope it will give you pause for thought. If it makes you think and reflect then it has done its job.
Thoughts on being an Amateur Radio Operator Emergency Communications Volunteer By VA7ZA
THANK YOU FOR BEING A VOLUNTEER OPERATOR
Amateur Radio Operators can be a great resource for government departments during an emergency that involves local, regional and provincial governments.
Many areas of British Columbia are suffering the effects of heavy rain and snow melt. Emergency Operations Centres are opening and closing as situations dictate. In addition evacuation warnings and orders are being issued and rescinded regularly. In order to keep up with these events the site noted below will provide you with the current information. (Click on Home)
CECA made the cover of TCA magazine issued for May/June 2017. The photo and enclosed article cover activities done during the Quake Cottage event. RAC members can read the article at http://wp.rac.ca/
Multiple earthquakes and or aftershocks in the Yukon. Alaska and Northern BC have been reported this morning. The Yukon Amateur Radio Association has gone on standby after the power went out in Whitehorse.
The City of Kamloops has activated their emergency operations centre after a local state of emergency was declared due to an unstable hill side. Some residents were evacuated. For the press release go to
I don’t think anyone can really complain about the evacuation conducted by officials and the public during the fire in Ft. Mc Murray. A huge number of folks banned together to help each other and get a job done safely and efficiently. Because it was a success it doesn’t mean there are not lessons to be learned or ways to improve. In a review of the event communications was again a topic of discussion. To read more go to
The fear of an earthquake has caused BC Hydro to take action on properties below their dam. The article below is nearly a year old, but the demolition started of all the homes that were in the way.. It has been an interesting story to follow to say the least.
The FCC has proposed a $400,000 fine against a person who made unauthorized transmissions on the New York City PD frequency. To read more about this event go to
