An interesting article from Oregon about an major earthquake and the role BC may have in its aftermath

http://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2016/08/canada_might_be_able_to_save_u.html

The Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization was recognized by the City of Vancouver for their work. The award was presented in early July 2016

http://vectorradio.ca/post/2016/vector-receives-civic-award/

IARU Region 2 Emergency Coordinator has asked that frequencies of 7.060 & 7.065 MHz be kept clear for emergency/auxilliary communications.  To read more go to

http://wp.rac.ca/tropical-storm-earl/

Tropical Storm Earl has caused this activation which will occur at 1500utc.  Due to poor propagation in addition to their usual frequency 14.325MHz  this net will also use  7.268MHz

http://www.hwn.org/

http://www.arrl.org/news/hurricane-watch-net-to-activate-1

In BC the Incident Command System is used.  If you are involved in ARES you should understand the system and learn how it works.  This information will no doubt lessen some frustrations as well as help you understand how and why some things may be happening. The attached is a US article, but the principles are the same no matter which side of the border

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Incident-Command-System-plays-its-part-in-fighting-fires.html?utm_term=Incident%20Command%20System%20Fulfills%20Role%20in%20Fighting%20Fires&utm_campaign=Firefighters%20Continue%20to%20Battle%20Southern%20California%20Blaze&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email

With wildfires and evacuations underway ARES members in New Mexico have been activated. To read more go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/ares-springs-into-action-to-assist-in-new-mexico-wildfire-emergency

The ARRL has produced a certificate saying thank you to all the Elmers. If you have someone you would like to see get this certificate go to

http://www.arrl.org/elmer-award

Two twin otter aircraft from Calgary are enroute to the Antarctic on a medical rescue to mission. To read more and follow the event go to

http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/14/antarctic-rescue-underway-by-calgary-airline

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/CGKBO/history/20160614/1240Z/CYYC/KAPA

UPDATED JUNE 17 WITH A FOX REPORT.  I may have missed it but I didn’t see any mention the aircraft and crews were Canadian..

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/06/17/at-worlds-most-remote-place-dangerous-rescue-in-works.html?intcmp=hplnws

This will be a test of the new system.

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/test-bc-emergency-alerting-system/?WT.cg_n=HootSuite