Recently declassified documents from the CIA show an interest in ham radio around the world. To read more go to
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/search/site/amateur%20ham%20radio
Recently declassified documents from the CIA show an interest in ham radio around the world. To read more go to
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/search/site/amateur%20ham%20radio
The Governor of the State of Washington has formed a Cabinet Subcommittee to deal with the earthquake issue. For more information go to
https://medium.com/wagovernor/when-not-if-b16232019f32#.983z2btpn
FEMA had another good test. A large involvement by the amateur community. To read more about this January test go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/fema-region-x-reports-another-successful-hf-interoperability-exercise
The local Campbell River newspaper has an article lamenting the lack of amateur radio operators. To read the article go to
Nevada ARES Groups are getting a rest after a busy weekend. Heavy rains caused activation of several EOC’s and suppport services. To read more go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/nevada-ares-standing-down-as-flood-threat-abates
The following bulletin was received from RAC on Jan 19 2017
If you have an old cellphone laying about and are thinking in the event of an emergency you can always call 911 you may wish to review the site below from the Vancouver (BC) Police Department
http://mediareleases.vpd.ca/2017/01/05/what-network-is-your-mobile-phone-on/
FEMA has announced monthly interoperability tests for Region 10 (Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho. To learn more including times and frequencies go to
Please take some time today to remember those lost, those injured, those serving and those retired from the Canadian Armed Fcrces and the RCMP. For those folks and their families today is a very special day . While the veterans are always out front , as they should be, often times the devotion of their families is not remembered.
Canadians are a special group. We live in the best country in the world. That did not happen by accident.
LEST WE FORGET
Environment Canada maintains wind and rainfall warnings for various portions of Vancouver Island and the inland sections of the Central Coast. For more information go to