Those renewing or applying for the Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer program of EMBC will find an additional page outlining the Code of Conduct. This should eliminate any “confusion” that may occur

http://www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/files/forms/vol_reg_08.pdf

Approval has been given for the deployment of communications equipment in Vanuatu. For more information go to

http://www.wort.lu/en/luxembourg/communications-network-to-help-relief-efforts-emergency-lu-to-be-deployed-to-vanuatu-5505bc6d0c88b46a8ce5576a

The Kamloops Amateur Radio Club advises their repeater, VELRO, will be taken off the air this weekend. It is expected to be back on the air in the next week or so. For more information go to

http://karc.ca/

Police Forces in BC have launched a month long campaign against distracted drivers. The first time you get caught the fine is $167.00,  plus points.. The second time, well you really don’t want to know !  ( It is well over five hundred dollars )  You should have a copy of your Certificate of Proficiency with you in your vehicle if you have a mobile rig, and if you have ham plates you MUST have a copy of your certificate ( check you vehicle registration paperwork). Remember too this legislation applies even if you are stalled in traffic or waiting for a light.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/distracted-driving-crackdown-starts-in-b-c-1.2976723

During the fire on the Vancouver Waterfront  officials  used the term shelter in place. Do you know what that means?  You may also hear this term used during an event when it is safer for you and your family to stay where you are.  The hazards to rescuers and you are such that a safe rescue may not be conducted.  To find out what shelter in place means go to

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/shelter-in-place/?WT.mc_id=d8d4af940530385df5ee7d4b4b0722df

ARES LEADERS; HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THIS POSSIBILITY WHEN MAKING YOUR EMERGENCY PLANS ??????

The website below lists the National HF Emergency Frequencies

https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/frequencies/

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.

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/

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/

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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 are there every day for us. We need to remember, and not  just on those Special Days, but everyday.  The photo above is ARRL HQ. They have  a memorial  that reminds us how hams have given their lives in the service of others. The responders never ask for  thanks, but they need to know we care.

http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/opinion/290797991.html?mobile=true