IARU Region 2 Emergency Coordinator has asked that frequencies of 7.060 & 7.065 MHz be kept clear for emergency/auxilliary communications.  To read more go to

http://wp.rac.ca/tropical-storm-earl/

Tropical Storm Earl has caused this activation which will occur at 1500utc.  Due to poor propagation in addition to their usual frequency 14.325MHz  this net will also use  7.268MHz

http://www.hwn.org/

http://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-to-activate-1

In BC the Incident Command System is used.  If you are involved in ARES you should understand the system and learn how it works.  This information will no doubt lessen some frustrations as well as help you understand how and why some things may be happening. The attached is a US article, but the principles are the same no matter which side of the border

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Incident-Command-System-plays-its-part-in-fighting-fires.html?utm_term=Incident%20Command%20System%20Fulfills%20Role%20in%20Fighting%20Fires&utm_campaign=Firefighters%20Continue%20to%20Battle%20Southern%20California%20Blaze&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email

With wildfires and evacuations underway ARES members in New Mexico have been activated. To read more go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/ares-springs-into-action-to-assist-in-new-mexico-wildfire-emergency

The ARRL has produced a certificate saying thank you to all the Elmers. If you have someone you would like to see get this certificate go to

http://www.arrl.org/elmer-award

Two twin otter aircraft from Calgary are enroute to the Antarctic on a medical rescue to mission. To read more and follow the event go to

http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/14/antarctic-rescue-underway-by-calgary-airline

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/CGKBO/history/20160614/1240Z/CYYC/KAPA

UPDATED JUNE 17 WITH A FOX REPORT.  I may have missed it but I didn’t see any mention the aircraft and crews were Canadian..

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/06/17/at-worlds-most-remote-place-dangerous-rescue-in-works.html?intcmp=hplnws

This will be a test of the new system.

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/test-bc-emergency-alerting-system/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite

During operation Coastal Response the Salvation Army worked hard to provide folks with meals, snacks and coffee.  In addition an amateur station was established at this location. All part of a communication network. The vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, but they are a critical part of the response.

Amateur Radio established a station outside the main reception centre to aid in communication. When a secondary reception centre was established anoher amateur station set up with a portable kit.

The mass casualty centre was established. At this site was a portable medical centre, an amateur radio station and a coroner’s disaster team

The mobile hospital is a legacy from the Olympics in Whistler. It can handle 14 beds, has an operating theatre that can be converted into an isolation room.

The amateur station handled communication for this location. In addition behind the amateur station was a field suitable to helicopters to land.

The coroners truck doesn’t need any explanation !

Outside these photos is  large building that was adapted for casualties.