If you travel on Crown land in an off road vehicle starting  November 1 2015 those off road vehicles will have to be registered.  Something to think about for SOTA, travel to repeaters or other events. For more information go to

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015FLNR0313-001725

Emergency communications net have been or will shortly be established in Mexico in preparation for hurricane Patricia.

It is requested the following frequencies be kept clear except for emergency traffic    7.060    14.130 and 21.120. THERE IS A CONTEST ON THIS WEEKEND PLEASE KEEP                                   THESE FREQUENCIES CLEAR.

For more information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-amateurs-in-mexico-prepare-as-powerful-hurricane-patricia-nears-landfall

Today is Voting Day.

Assume your responsibilities as a Citizen of Canada

VOTE

DROP COVER AND HOLD is the theme today as BC holds their annual earthquake drill. This is the government trying to educate the public on what to do during an earthquake – something we know is coming

http://shakeoutbc.ca/

A thank you to all the CECA members who participated in the Simulated Emergency Test on Saturday Oct 10th 2015.  An outstanding success with the various modes used. Always more to learn, but it was shown we can meet our mandate.  Congratulations

A thank you to all the amateur radio operators that participated in the Simulated Emergency Test on Saturday October 10, 2015. Emergency Management British Columbia and others are working hard to develop protocols that will permit the efficient and effective transfer of information for not only the government agencies , but for those impacted by the event.  Government and Welfare traffic, what are the best practices.

The numbers and other information from the SET are being compiled. From all indications the event was a success.  Thanks again to all who participated.

If you are an amateur radio operator and plan to participate in the SET on Oct 10th 2015 Emergency Management British Columbia and RAC has issued a SET Announcement. To read this announcement go to

http://www.percs.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015_SET_Version_0_5.pdf

http://wp.rac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015%20SET%20-%20Version%200_6%20ARES.pdf

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK BACK AT THE SITE BEFORE THE SET AS THERE MAY BE SOME “FINE TUNING” IN THE EXERCISE

Local media can be your friend. We often just think about ham radio during crisis, disasters, or other critical events.  Sometimes it helps to keep ham radio in the minds of the public during “not so hectic” times.  Here is an example of ham radio and the media

http://greenwooddemocrat.com/news/amateur-radio-operators-are-going-hunting.html

The Surrey (BC) Amateur Radio Club has published their OCT  2015 newsletter. For an article on Emergency Communications go to pages 15 &16.

To read this newsletter go to

http://tinyurl.com/SARC-1510

This warning has now been cancelled

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/flood-warning-sea-to-sky-corridor-sept-20/

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