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| New Doppler stations help meteorologists predict more accurate
weather By 2004, there will be 31 fully operational Doppler radar stations across Canada. These stations will cover approximately 90 per cent of the country, especially those areas prone to severe weather. Doppler radar measures the intensity of precipitation, as well as its speed and direction within storms. This helps meteorologists detect conditions that could lead to a tornado...... (more) |
SAR News
• ARGO conquest vehicle - PEI... (more)
• Halifax region launches mobile command vehicle... (more)
• Doppler weather advances... (more)
• Want More Information?... (more)
• Recruiting begins for new Ontario volunteer program... (more)
• 5th Annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards... (more)
• Dementia Walk-A-Way kit now available in French... (more)
• Canadian Tire boosts boating safety... (more)
• Inshore Rescue Boat 30th Anniversary Reunion - Pacific Region...
(more)
• Upcoming Events
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Hail to the Unsung Hero - Nominations are due by The NSS Awards Program was introduced in 1995 to acknowledge outstanding work done by search and rescue providers and organizations, and to raise awareness of search and rescue efforts across Canada. The Outstanding SAR Achievement Award recognizes exceptional contribution to Canadian SAR by an individual or organization. The Certificates of Achievement recognize individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to SAR. Nomination information and forms are available or call 1-800-727-9414. The award and certificates will be presented at SARSCENE 2003 in Kingston, Ontario on October 18, 2003. |
Ground SAR
Getting
to know the OPP Auxiliary
SAR Book Review
Shipwreck Treasures
- Disaster and Discovery on Canada's East Coast
by Roger Marsters
SAR Profile
Safety precautions minimize cave rescue incidents
SARSCENE 2003
“Working Together
to Save Lives”
Beacons
Beacon Breakthrough
- Change to 406 MHz frequency not an easy transition
New SAR Initiatives Fund
• SNOWSMART
• Cold exposure
survival model
• Safety
and ice rescue
• Avalanche
safety
• New weather
stations in high-risk avalanche area
• New tools
for field trip safety
• Minister
McCallum approves new projects
SAR and Weather
• Weatheradio expands
in Nunavut
• Human bevaviour and
avalanches
• Hurricanes and SAR
Interview
An interview
with the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue
Cell phones and SAR
Cell phones: the risks and benefits for SAR
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