Now that winter is over and the snow is looking for a new place to go the information provided at the site below may be of assistance to ARES units and their planning for future events.
In the eastern US there was an accident on a cell tower. If you want to see the rescue go to the site noted. JUST A REMINDER THAT THINGS CAN GO WRONG, EVEN IF THINGS ARE DONE CORRECTLY.
In addition to it being Volunteer Appreciation Week in BC the Province has also recognized the folks at 911. In addition to this there is a page posted below to bring awareness of 911 issues. Might be something of interest to bring to an ARES Meeting.
The same equipment used recently to detect low frequency signals across the Atlantic is now being used in the search for the missing airliner. For more information go to
Before you get busy with the spring chores in the yard you should think about your plans for Field Day. Attached is an ARRL brochure to help get you started.
April 6th 2014 is the start of Volunteer Appreciation Week. The amateur community owes a thank you to all those that volunteer for RAC positions, ARES and other related duties. In British Columbia there are over 1200 amateurs registered with Emergency Management British Columbia along with a greater number registered for Ground Search and Rescue and Emergency Social Services. All these folks, and many others, volunteer their time and energy to make Canada a better place. THANK YOU to each of you.