The Comox Valley Regional District is looking for people to get involved and join the emergency radio communications team.
Those who are interested can become a radio operator with Comox Valley Emergency Management (CVEM) Service by attending an amateur radio course in April and May.
The five-day course starts on April 27, and runs for five consecutive Sundays: April 27, May 4, 11, 18, and 25. It will be run by current members of the Comox Valley Amateur Radio Club. The course is from 9 until 3:30 each day, and there is a final test on May 25.
鈥淭his is a great opportunity to become involved in the community and understand the basics of radio communications and the use of amateur radio鈥�, explains Monique Thomas, Emergency Programs and Partnerships Facilitator. 鈥淚f you have amateur/ham radio experience or if you are keen to learn and get involved, we would love to hear from you.鈥�
"Knowing what to do during a major disaster may be difficult," a release from the regional district says. "As a CVEM volunteer emergency radio operator, you will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to respond when phone service and electrical power are down."
To register, email 顑�emergencyprogram@comoxvalleyrd.ca or call 250-334-6000 and ask for Comox Valley Emergency Management. For more information on emergency management training, visit .
