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• See https://scarcs.ca/ecomm for an overview of the program.
• Keep an up-to-date printed copy of this page.
• Page last modified on 2019/08/04 20:32

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

• Monitor the VE7RXZ repeater on VHF 147.220 MHz + T100.0 for traffic or requests for assistance from VE7SCE.
• 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).

Note that VE7SCE will not likely use HF for local communications on the Sunshine Coast, however relays may be required for another station on frequency.

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

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• All stations, all stations, all stations:
• This is VE7SCE – Sunshine Coast Regional District Emergency Operations Centre, Sechelt, British Columbia.^†
• A [LOCAL / REGIONAL / PROVINCIAL] State of Emergency has been declared, I say again:
  a [LOCAL / REGIONAL / PROVINCIAL] State of Emergency has been declared.
• This frequency is now in use by VE7SCE and all stations not having emergency traffic are requested to remain clear.
• If you have traffic concerning safety of life or property in the Sunshine Coast Regional District, and you are unable to contact 911, relay your traffic to this station.
• Otherwise, if it is safe to do so, all station operators within the SCRD region are requested to remain monitoring this frequency as your assistance may be requested.
• This is VE7SCE, SCRD EOC Net Control monitoring...

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• All stations, all stations, all stations:
• This is VE7SCE – Sunshine Coast Regional District Emergency Operations Centre, Sechelt, British Columbia.^†
• Stations within the SCRD region are requested to check in now with your callsign, name and location.
• Once checked in you must inform SCRD Net Control if you intend to leave the frequency.
• This is VE7SCE standing by ...

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^†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?

^‡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.

• BCARCC Repeater Frequencies: Vancouver Island, Vancouver
• RAC National Emergency Frequencies: https://wp.rac.ca/national-hf-emergency-communications-frequencies/
• 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

^§ The tone for Port Alberni seems to be T151.4 instead of T141.3.

• SCEP: https://www.scrd.ca/Emergency-Program, emergency.program@scrd.ca, 604-885-6887
• SATERN - Salvation Army Emergency: http://www.satern.org/
• Winlink: https://www.winlink.org

• Sunshine Coast Emergency Program – Emergency Radio: http://www.scrd.ca/Emergency-Radio
• SCRD EOC Radio Room Winlink email address: ve7sce@winlink.org

Source: PERCS Radiogram (Version 1.4)

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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.)