For an overview of the program, see: https://scarcs.ca/ecomm

In the event of a significant emergency affecting communications across the Sunshine Coast, all amateur radio operators should, if it is safe to do so:

• Monitor the VE7RXZ repeater on VHF 147.220 MHz +0.6 T100.0 for traffic or requests for assistance from VE7SCE, if able also monitor VE7SCK 442.650 +5.0 T100.0.
• If able, also monitor simplex VHF: 146.490 MHz and/or 146.565 MHz for traffic or request for assistance from VE7SCE.
• If able, monitor EMBC HF frequencies for information (see below).

The following will be broadcast from VE7SCE on VE7RXZ 147.220 MHz +0.6 T100.0 and/or on simplex frequencies:

^† As we share a frequency with W7AVM on Whidbey Island in Washington State, the full SCRD name and location will be used initially to avoid any confusion should our traffic be heard south of the border.

Sources: percs.bc.ca / rac.ca / various

EMBC: Emergency Management BC Frequencies
WASHST: Washington State Emergency Frequencies
EMCOM: IARU / RAC Canadian Emergency Frequencies
OREGON: Oregon State Emergency Net Frequency
^‡Winlink RMS Station

Source: RAC

The following frequencies and modes have been pre-determined for suggested use of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service during a declared emergency, or a disaster declared or otherwise, occurring anywhere in Canada. These frequencies have been registered with the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) for its listings of Canadian national emergency frequencies in IARU Region 2.

These are suggested frequencies and should not be construed as meaning that other HF frequencies may not be considered for Emcomm operations.

No Amateur Radio operator or group has exclusive ownership of any particular frequency on any band and, while common sense and courtesy logically would dictate that other Radio Amateurs should keep clear of frequencies being used for emergency or disaster operations, the affected ARES Net Control Station (NCS) must be prepared to move up or down from the pre-determined frequency, as required, in order to conduct operations. Entering into an on-air argument must be avoided.

• Repeater Book: The phone app is also highly recommended.
• Canadian Spectrum Management System Data (Formerly known as TAFL)
  • Search the TAFL
  • TAFL Map (118 MHz - 525 MHz in Sechelt. Click New in green box on top left to change)
• RadioReference

Source: islandtrunksystem.org

• SATERN - Salvation Army Emergency: http://www.satern.org/
• Winlink: https://www.winlink.org

^Δ The purpose of the net is to make contact with EOCs in the Capital Regional District.
^★ The purpose of the net is to make contact with EOCs in the Vancouver Island Region (VIR) as well as interested amateurs in the VIR. Each of the Regional Districts in the VIR are called in sequence.
^§ The tone for Port Alberni seems to be T151.4 instead of T141.3.

Source: SCRD ECT

Inter-Municipal Emergency Radio System via Bowen Island 2C repeater Health Emergency Management BC - Emergency Radio to VGH and Sechelt Hospital - Emergency Fire Dispatch system for Sunshine Coast Fire Departments - Marine and Aero Radio

Source: EMBC

• SCEP:
  • 1975 Field Road, Sechelt (entrance on Solar Road)
  • https://www.scrd.ca/Emergency-Program, http://www.scrd.ca/Emergency-Radio
  • Tel: 604-885-6887
  • email: emergency.program@scrd.ca
  • Winlink: ve7sce@winlink.org

• EMBC South West Region (our region)
  • 14292 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, B.C. V3T 0J4
  • Tel: 604 586-4390
  • Fax: 604 586-4334
  • email:
  • Winlink:

• EMBC Vancouver Island Region (for reference only)
  • Block A - Suite 200, 2261 Keating Cross Road, Saanichton B.C., V8M 2A5
  • Tel: 250 952–5848
  • Fax: 250 952-4304
  • email:
  • Winlink:

Sources: PreparedBC, getprepared.gc.ca

• Water: At least two litres of water per person per day; include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order
• Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace food and water once a year)
• Manual can-opener
• Crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries). Replace batteries once a year.
• Crank, battery-powered radio (and extra batteries) or Weatheradio
• First aid kit
• Extra keys to your car and house
• Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills and change for payphones
• A copy of your emergency plan and contact information
• If applicable, other items such as prescription medication, infant formula, equipment for people with disabilities, or food, water and medication for your pets or service animal (personalize according to your needs)

• Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
• Candles and matches or lighter (place candles in deep, sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
• Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
• Toiletries
• Hand sanitizer
• Utensils
• Garbage bags
• Toilet paper
• Water purifying tablets
• Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, dust mask, pocket knife)
• A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
• Duct tape (to tape up windows, doors, air vents, etc.)