New EMO mobile command post
Here's a sneak peak at the new New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization Mobile Provincial Emergency Command Post. Updated: Links to Province of New Brunswick news releases added.
IRG member recognized by Public Safety Canada
Congratulations to IRG member and past president Allan K. Thurber (VE1RG) on being recognized with an Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award. Federal/Provincial and Territorial Ministers recognize the work being done across Canada to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. The award ceremony was held on May 24 in Ottawa, attended by nominees and was addressed by The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Highlights of the Annual meeting - April 29, 2018
Members attending the April 29, 2018 annual meeting of the International Repeater Group in Doaktown got an update of current activities and some future upcoming events. And of course lots of old and new faces, and great food (more photos to be published soon!) Here is a summary of some of the items.
Brunswick Alpha 2018
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE - Hurricane Alpha is affecting New Brunswick and Emergency Operations Centres are being activated. This is only an exercise. To find out how you can follow along on a simulation web site, click "Read More".
Exercise Synergy Challenge 2018
On 3-4 October 2018, New Brunswick Power (NB Power) will be hosting a full scale nuclear emergency response field exercise called Exercise Synergy Challenge 2018 at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS), in partnership with the Province of New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NB EMO) and supported by regional, provincial, and federal institutions. International Safety Research (ISR) has been contracted by NB Power to develop, coordinate, and conduct the exercise.