A series of intense storms will arrive in southern BC this weekend. Low freezing levels and potentially damaging winds are expected. Ensure you check your local forecast. More information will be posted as received.
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VA7ALS (sk) NOTED IN FEDERAL BUDGET
The late Tim Jones ( VA7ALS) was mentioned in the federal budget. The budget provides tax relief for certain volunteers. For more information go to
More Work on Earthquakes..
The url below will take you an interesting article on a disaster scenario. This scenario is well within the realm of possibility and shows what is expected to happen
UPDATED WEATHER STATEMENTS FOR INCOMING STORM
As of 1557pst 2014 Feb 09 Environment Canada has issued updated weather statements for portions of British Columbia. Ensure you listen to your local forecast. To see the latest statements/alerts for BC go to
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc46#bc46-206cwvr-081300
Earthquake- No Tsunami
There was an earthquake at approximately 0730 UTC this morning , Feb 9th 2014 in the Pacific off the Haidi Gwaii ( the Queen Charlotte Islands) No tsunami warning issued, but yet another reminder we need to be prepared. For more information go to
http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/recent_eq/2014/20140209.1537/index-eng.php
Interested in Starting a New ARES unit.
There are several areas in BC where we do not have an ARES unit. If you are interested in starting a new unit the url noted below will provide you with some information. Fred Orsetti, the BC Section Emergency Coordinator is also available to assist you.
https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/forms/new-group.php
ENVIRONMENT CANADA SPECIAL WEATHER ALERT
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Alert for this week. Ensure you listen to you local forecast. For a Provincial listing of alerts go to
http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc46#bc46-206cwvr-081300
CHECK THOSE LONG WEEKEND PLANS
Environment Canada has issued warnings of bad weather this coming long weekend. For more information go to
INFORMATION LOWER MAINLAND AND ISLAND HAMS SHOULD BE AWARE OF…
There is an individual who is not an ARES or RAC member conducting a door to door campaign collecting funds for ARES/RAC. Please check the address below for more information. Check the top left of the page news colum
FATAL TOWER ACCIDENT IN THE US
A fatal tower accident has resulted in death and injury in West Virginia. Condolences to those who lost family members and best wishes to the injured. For the full story go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fatal-west-virginia-tower-collapse-takes-out-ham-radio-repeaters