Has the sun entered a solar lull?  For more information go to

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25771510

Would you like to follow the two BC Hams on the Amderstam Isand DXpedition?  If so go to http://wwamsterdw.amdx.org/follow-the-ft5zm-team-journey-live/

Herb Hilgenberg VE3LML  received acknowledgement from the United States Coast Guard for his actions during a distress call. For all the details go to

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-weather-watchers-life-saving-work-wins-kudos-from-us-coast-guard/article16360831/

The person who is in overall charge of day to day operations has TEN TEC has changed. To read about the changes go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/changing-of-the-guard-at-ten-tec

QST Contributing Editor and ham radio humorist John G. “Jack”
Troster, W6ISQ, of Atherton, California, died January 11. He was 93.

“While his contributions to QST were not limited to fiction, Jack
will always be remembered for some of the most humorous pieces ever
to be written about Amateur Radio,” said ARRL CEO David Sumner,
K1ZZ.
Continue reading QST Contributing Editor Jack Troster, W6ISQ (SK)ZCZC Special Bulletin 2 ARLX002.. →

ARES members, do you know what the BC Emergency Response Management System is?  The website below will take you to all the documentation. This will give you an understanding of the Provincial response and help you with the your local response plans.

http://embc.gov.bc.ca/em/bcerms/bcerms_docs.html

Solar Activity continues to surprise.  For the information go to

http://www.arrl.org/news/solar-flux-record-high-could-herald-better-conditions

Military Reserve Units will be conducting an earthquake drill in Vancouver.  The probability of an earthquake is real on the coast. This is yet another of example of why we need to be prepared.  What have you done for your family and yourself? When was the last time your ARES unit participated in a SET?

Be part of the solution; be prepared.

For more information on the drill go to

http://www.vancourier.com/reservists-hope-to-shake-up-image-1.788950

If you are looking for a website that will provide emergency information on events in British Columbia have a look at

http://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/campaigns/get-storm-ready.html

ARES members need to be available.  For that to happen in a timely manner you need to be prepared so your family is safe and looked after while you are assisting others. This site has useful information.

There will be a full volume Colliery Dam siren test today January 15th at 1030am.  This test will last several minutes. There is no action required by the public.  THIS IS ONLY A TEST OF THE SIRENS