A large Russian container ship has lost power off the Queen Charlotte Islands. The ship captain has been injured and removed by chopper. Winds and weather are not cooperating. 5 metre seas and deep water prevent anchoring. Rescue efforts continue
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WE NEED MORE REGISTRATIONS
As of Monday night Oct 13th 2014 there are 12 radio groups registered with 270 folks participating. This is still down from last years numbers. I know we can do better,much better.
From an ARES perspective the more the general population knows about earthquakes and response to them the better off we are. This is a time to showcase ARES and enhance community knowledge. Register, it’s free. For more information go to
HEAVY RAINFALL ISSUED FOR LOWER MAINLAND OCT 12 2014
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for the lower mainland of British Columbia. This coupled with high wind warnings on the west coast of Vancouver Island are sure signals summer is over. For rainfall warning information go to
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rainfall-warning-issued-for-metro-vancouver-1.2796736
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.
The Canadian Thanksgiving will be November 13th 2014. Everyone have a great long weekend, enjoy family and have some fun on the radio
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
[RAC-Bulletin] ARES I.D. CARD PRODUCTION.
OCT 6th 2014
RAC is happy to report that the production of ARES Identification cards is back to normal service after a transitional phase which had previously caused some delays that we apologize for.
As of today there is no longer Continue reading [RAC-Bulletin] ARES I.D. CARD PRODUCTION.
ONTARIO SOUTH RAC DIRECTOR HAS AN INTERESTING BLOG.
Rod Hardman, VE3RHF, RAC Director for Ontario South has a blog that covers some activities in that part of the world. This is an informative site and while the material is for the most part Ontario related there are several items that apply to BC as well. To read the blog go to
CHANGES IN THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING..
The url below will explain forthcoming changes to the Pacific Tsunami Warnings that are issued. ARES leaders need to be aware of these changes. The message is from the Government ofNew Zealand and from US sources. For more information go to
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1410/S00012/changes-to-pacific-tsunami-warning-centre-messages.htm
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOINT RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRE, US & CANADIAN COAST GUARD UNITS, BC FERRIES AND THE ROYAL CANADIAN MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE UNITS
Congratulations to EVERYONE who was involved in the response and rescue of five people last night. It was great to learn everyone involved ended up safe. Thanks for being there.
Are You Dizzy…
An interesting article from a recent ARRL Newsletter. Now that tower work is being done before the snow flies it is even more noteworthy, thanks ARRL
WORD TO THE WISE
A fall is a common reason for a trip to the Emergency Room for older adults, usually male, when they look up, feel faint, then pass out when working on a ladder or on a tower. The usual cause is restricting blood flow in the arteries at the base of the brain when tipping one’s head back. It seems to be a condition that becomes more pronounced with age. You can test this fairly easily: stand straight and tall – then tip your head back as far as it will go without bending your back. A few seconds of readjustment before you get your equilibrium back is more or less normal. If dizziness persists or gets worse, you have a problem to have checked out by your doctor. It is better to find this out at ground level than aloft, don’t you think?
ARRL DEPLOYING RADIOS TO HAWAII.
The ARRL is sending kits to Hawaii to assist local hams in the event the lava flow situation changes. For all the details go to