The City of Nanaimo is moving forward with their updated emergency plan with respect to the Colliery Dam situation.  For the updated information go to

http://www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/departments/Fire-Rescue/public-safety.html?utm_source=goto&utm_campaign=goto&utm_term=publicsafety&utm_medium=goto

Emergency Management British Columbia has recognized some of the Lifeline Volunteers.  Congratulations to those outstanding volunteers nominated and those selected. All the lifeline volunteers make a difference in this province.  To see those recognized this year go to

http://embc.gov.bc.ca/em/volunteer/2013-recognition.pdf

For more information on the activities in the Philippines go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/hams-up-their-game-in-philippines-typhoon-response

To get an update on the activities of ARES unit in the recent tornado activity in the US go to  http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-supporting-emergency-communication-in-storms-wake

Congratulations to the Surrey Amateur Radio Club and the Surrey Emergency Program Amateur Radio groups for their 2013 Field Day #1 in Canada position in the 3 A category.

Great job by all involved.

A wind warning has been issued for the Lower Mainland and east coast of Vancouver Island for tonight.  Rain and  northwest winds of 45 knots are expected. These are gale force winds and potentially damaging.  Winds are expected to diminish Saturday morning.

Have you made copies of valuable personal papers ?

Have you placed them in a safe place ?  This is one of the things you need to consider in your emergency plan. Much like a grab and go kit this part of your plan will greatly facilitate matters in the event of a catastrophic event or a serious local event.  It takes little time and most of us can make the copies at home.

Want to get an update from the Philippine Hams and their activity go to

http://hero.para.org.ph/                       Scroll down the page

IARU Region 3 Emergency Frequencies  7.110, 14.300, 18.160 and 21.360  Please respect these frequencies and their use.

THE ITU  has announced it is sending in satellite equipment to assist with communications in the Philippines.  For all the information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/itu-deploys-satellite-communication-equipment-to-the-philippines-ham-radio-response-continues

Geoff Bawden, President of RAC, has left the BC Yukon Section and headed home. This was the first visit of a President of RAC to British Columbia.  Director Bill Gipps organized a whirlwind week of visits to various clubs,a meeting with Government, and a swap meet.  The visit ended on Vancouver Island where a group of over 50 hams from all over the island attended a town hall type meeting.

Please make a note that the RAC AGM for 2014 will be held in Vancouver on the weekend of July 25th. Lots of time to make plans, come to the convention and meet the President and others who serve you in the organization.

Thank you Director Gipps for all your efforts , thank you Mr. President for coming to our Section and thank you to all the amateurs that made the effort to attend the various functions during the Presidents visit..