The following bulletin has been received from the Radio Amateurs of Canada about a 2019 event

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A special thank you and note of appreciation to all those who are working hard to clean up the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands after the recent storm. BC Hydro crews are near the top of the list, but so are first responders who are working with the Hydro crews to ensure everyone is safe. There are also the ESS volunteers working at the warming centres and radio operators maintaining listening watches on frequencies prepared to aid those without phones or other available communication. It would be foolish to try and list all those who are helping so please take this thank you to each of you working to help others . May you have a very Merry Christmas ( even if you can’t do it on the 25th !) and a safe and prosperous 2019

The IARU Region 1 requests 7.110Mhz be kept clear for emergency operations beind conducted in response to the recent tsumani. As always please ensure the frequency is clear prior to use

https://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php/emergency-communications/1830-indonesian-tsunami-22nd-december-2018

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/radio-amateurs-position-to-support-emergency-communication-in-tsunami-s-wake

The following information relates to the last storm on just two of several of the Gulf Islands. ARES members in Nanaimo and Gabriola are monitoring frequencies

Continue reading Comments From BC Government & BC Hydro Regarding Recent Storm. →

To read the latest update on the City of Nanaimo water issue go to

https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR181222WaterTreatmentPlantRestoredToFullCapacity.html

The DEC 20 2018 windstorm disrupted the water supply to the City of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.  The latest press release from the City is below

https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR181221DrinkingWaterRestrictionsUpdate.html

https://www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/NR181221UpdateOnDrinkingWaterDisruption.htm

Multiple jurisdictions have opened their EOC’S ( Emergency Operation Centres) in response to the storm that has hit the BC south coast.  BC Hydro has hundreds of power outages, 442 Search and Rescue Squadron was activated earlier this day and conducted a rescue.   As always monitor you local media, be aware of the dangers of downed power lines, and don’t venture out unless necessary emergency crews have their hands full.

https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-list.html

Will the Logbook of the World hit the one Billion record in 2018 ????  It will take a real push and it has happened !  Here is some LOTW History

http://www.arrl.org/news/view/arrl-s-logbook-of-the-world-tops-1-billion-qso-records

Logbook of the World Status

Due to storm damage on their equipment BC Hydro will cut power to the City of Powell River and surrounding areas on Wednesday Dec 19 2018. For more information go to

https://www.prpeak.com/news/bc-hydro-announces-power-outage-for-all-of-powell-river-1.23546097

A couple of interesting items from the North Fraser Amateur Radio Club !

http://ve7nfr.com/blog.html