This warning has now been cancelled

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

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An evacuation order has been issued by the  Squamish-Lillooet Regional District due to a landslide.  For more information go to

https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/evacuation-order-birken-area-squamish-lillooet-regional-district-sept-20/?WT.mc_id=9a8fe49d6e18a0c005c0ac32a1b18678

Do you what it a tsunami is, what happens when one occurs, and the terms used to warn the public. The site below will answer all these questions and more.  Could be a good topic for an ARES meeting.  Please remember if a tsunami hits the coast the interior ARES folks will be active. We should all be on the same page with terminology

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/know-the-risks/tsunamis

If you would like some info on what was involved in this earthquake go to

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/tsunami-info-statement-m8-3-chile-national-tsunami-warning-centre-sept-16/

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/09/17/hawaii-under-tsunami-watch-after-83-magnitude-chile-quake/?intcmp=hpbt2

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/tsunami-info-statement-m8-3-chile-national-tsunami-warning-centre-sept-16/

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20003kfj#general_summary

http://ptwc.weather.gov/

For the latest on ARES involvement in the California fires go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/ares-races-volunteers-activate-for-california-wildfires

Origin of Alert: Blairmore, Alberta

Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette was taken from her home in Blairmore, Alberta  at about 3:30 this morning, by what investigators say was an “unknown person.

UPDATED  Hailey found deceased.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/news-nouvelles/2015/150915-blairmore-amber-4-eng.htm?WT.mc_id=cc69fe3b7ef682c7773e6d27e9efaad8

”Description of Missing Child:

• 2-year-old Caucasian girl
• Small build
• Light brown, straight hair with bangs
• Brown eyes

Vehicle Description:

The suspect vehicle, which left the scene in a rush, is

A thank you to all the operators involved in the activation of  ham radio voice and digital equipment in  6 Emergency Operation Centres, one fire hall and one reception centre during tonights communication test for mid Vancouver Island. In addition the radio room at Emergency Management British Columbia  in Victoria was activated. A very successful exercise and great work by all involved.

The annual earthquake exercise SHAKEOUT will be held on October 15th 2015.  This is a great time for ARES units around the Province to use the local media and promote both safety and the role amateur radio plays in a disaster.  If your group is planning to participate please ensure you register at the site below

http://www.shakeoutbc.ca/register/

http://www.shakeoutbc.ca/index.html

Don’t start the fall with aN auto accident or an injured child.  REMEMBER school zone speeds are in effect tomorrow SEPT 8th 2015.  The kids will be excited and school hours may be different for the first day.   SCHOOL ZONE SPEEDS IN EFFECT  8 AM to 5 PM in BC

The cutting of a fibre optic cable in Northern California severed emergency and other communications. This is not the first time this has happened in this area. The local Sheriffs office requested ARES unit attend the local hospital and fire stations as backup. Fortunately they were not needed.  The police investigation continues.

http://www.advocate-news.com/general-news/20150904/major-internet-outage-strikes-again