The City of Kamloops has activated their emergency operations centre after a local state of emergency was declared due to an unstable hill side. Some residents were evacuated. For the press release go to
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a233c94a78afb0fe197a095ed&id=f7d3a3d7a5&WT.cg_n=HootSuite
I don’t think anyone can really complain about the evacuation conducted by officials and the public during the fire in Ft. Mc Murray. A huge number of folks banned together to help each other and get a job done safely and efficiently. Because it was a success it doesn’t mean there are not lessons to be learned or ways to improve. In a review of the event communications was again a topic of discussion. To read more go to
http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2017/04/23/fort-mcmurray-one-year-later-lessons-learned.html
Non Payment of fees seems to be the reason for the huge number of cancellations of ham licences in South Africa. To learn more go to
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2017/april/south-africa-cancels-2100-ham-radio-licences.htm
UPDATE APRIL 23 2017 5PM THIS EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED
An evacuation order was issued on April 23 2017 in Salmon Arm as a result of slope instability caused by runoff. For more information go to
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/news/2017-04-22/evacuation-order-issued-salmon-river-road
It is not only your ARES unit that needs to train regularly. Training is ongoing at many levels as can be seen by the attachments below. ARES units need to train regularly and in BC that training needs to comply with the BC Emergency Management Protocols/ Principles.
Efficient and adequate training is necessary because as we all know ham radio will be there …. when all else fails.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadian-forces-bc-earthquake-preparedness-1.3995258
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquake-response-preparation-bc-1.408163
UPDATE APRIL 23 2017 5PM THIS EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED
An evacuation order was issued on April 23 2017 in Salmon Arm as a result of slope instability caused by runoff. For more information go to
http://www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/news/2017-04-22/evacuation-order-issued-salmon-river-road
Evacuation Order: Salmon River Road; Columbia Shuswap Regional District; April 22, 2017 22:30
The fear of an earthquake has caused BC Hydro to take action on properties below their dam. The article below is nearly a year old, but the demolition started of all the homes that were in the way.. It has been an interesting story to follow to say the least.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-hydro-jordan-river-1.3585351
http://www.timescolonist.com/life/islander/the-last-man-in-jordan-river-1.10445193
The FCC has proposed a $400,000 fine against a person who made unauthorized transmissions on the New York City PD frequency. To read more about this event go to
http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-proposes-levying-huge-fine-on-new-york-police-radio-jammer
The Valley Radio Club will hold their Eugene area swap meet on April 22 2017 at the Red Cross Building in Eugene. For more information go to
Michigan and North Dakota will hold their QSO Party the weekend of April 16 2017. For more information go to
