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Search for RV6 is reduced
It is with sorrow and dismay, that I report the search for the missing RV6 from Edmonton to Chilliwack has come to a close at this time. We will however use this area in our future training plans with the hopes of bringing a close to this event.
442 Squadron had 2 Buffalo, 2 Cormorants and PEP Air had 8 Civil Aircraft per day flying out of Kamloops. The PEP Air Aircraft came in from all over the Province for a total of 20 different Aircraft and Crews.
Our heartfelt condolence to the families and friends of the missing in this SAR.
C-FESN has been located!
C-FESN has been located. A BC Ambulance Helicopter Pilot who flies the Rogers Pass 3 times per week has located the crash site of the missing Mooney. The site is approximately 200 meters north of Highway 1 near the summit of the Rogers Pass.
Thank you to all our members who worked so hard to locate this missing Aircraft. We along with the family can now put closure to this event.
Air Cadets Rescued by PEP Air
A simulated aircrash was done by the Cranbrook Air Cadets and the Local PEP Air – CASARA unit spotted them from the air. A well rounded SAREX by both parties. Well Done!
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Crash/Survival Kits What’s inside?
We now have a video on our Video Site that you can view to see exactly what is inside the new Crash/Survival Kits. These kits were recently dispersed throughout the Province. DO NOT OPEN the kit except for an emergency as you will not get it closed again. Check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsLmG6fia0M
Vernon PEP Air and Flying Club takes Grand Champion Trophy at the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade
Vernon PEP Air and Flying Club takes Grand Champion Trophy at the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade, our crews in Vernon put together the tow truck for the Vernon Flying Club Float and together they won the award. Many area members worked very hard to get this float put together. There were estimated to be 10,000 people viewing the parade. Now this is SAR Awareness and Outreach at it’s best. Well done to all who were involved with this event.
Tsunami Smart
Tsunami Smart
British Columbia is an incredible province to visit or call home. With so much variety and opportunity comes a need for preparedness at the personal and community level, especially along the coast.
One such hazard to prepare for is Tsunami. Did you know that Search and Rescue volunteers will likely be requested to assist in the response to a damaging Tsunami in B.C.? Much like the Wildfires last summer there are a number of roles that the volunteers might assist with including evacuations, locating missing persons, and rescuing stranded people.
Similar to the information within the AdventureSmart.ca program for safety in the outdoors there are steps you can take to be safe should a Tsunami occur, reducing the need for rescue.
-know the risk; is your home or place of work within a Tsunami Zone? Check out the notification zones on the Emergency Management B.C. website below, know the zone so that if a Tsunami alert is issued you know whether it applies to you. Check with your local authority, many have detailed maps showing areas which could be impacted.
-Have a plan; where would you go should a Tsunami warning be issued for your area or you feel a strong earthquake? Remember, go to high ground after strong sustained shaking occurs, do not wait for a warning as there may not be enough time for one to be issued. This is important regardless of which zone you are in, Tsunamis are possible even in areas not at high risk from a off shore earthquake. How will you get to high ground? Driving is not always an option, traffic may block roads or roads maybe damaged; think about where you can get to by foot.
-Keep a emergency kit; having a large kit at home with all the essentials to keep you and your loved ones well for at least 3 days is great, how about a ‘grab and go’ pack that you can keep handy to take with you if you have to evacuate? The essentials are the same for outdoor safety, making a pack multi-use!
For more information on being Tsunami Smart: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/2015_earthquake_tsunami_smartmanual_v07.pdf http://coastsmart.ca/hazards/tsunami/
For information on Tsunami risk zones and levels of Tsunami Alerts: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/know-the-risks/tsunamis
For more information on outdoor safety: www.adventuresmart.ca
For more information on Search and Rescue: www.bcsara.com , www.embc-air.org , www.rcmsar.com