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Link sites to organizers and medical aid

Amateur radio operators from across the Lower Mainland come together to staff field positions in the Vancouver Sun Run. These positions link observers across the site with event organizers and medical aid.

Previous newsletters can be found in the archive.

The Disaster Response Route identification system is being discontinued. DRR stickers and decals are now historical items only.

Volunteers Vaccinated

Last spring, Mika McKinnon reminded us how party planning can jump start our disaster preparedness (Party Planning for Apocalypse). Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness coaches people into getting prepared in a small “ice-breaking” activity: Map Your Neighbourhood.

Using google groups and emails makes dialogue together more challenging. The Board started tinkering with Loomio in 2021 and found it more enjoyable.

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The vaccine verification process helps VEMA understand who to activate if a disaster happens while COVID-19 health risks continue. VECTOR runs auxiliary communications at 17 sites across the city for the Vancouver Emergency Management Agency.

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited in-person day-to-day VECTOR activities. How does the pandemic impact how ready we are to jump into action during a disaster?