Run Surrey Run

 Another successful community event supported by SEPAR operators

We can once again take satisfaction that our SEPAR Communications team was mentioned as an invaluable part of the Run Surrey Run organization. For the first time the event was competitive, rather than a ‘fun run’, with runners taking priority over traffic. It went better this year than both previous years in large part due to the improved road closure plan. This eliminated many of the annoyances that our team faced with poor traffic management because of inadequate closures.

A strong positive was that we once again had an excellent connection to the City Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The value of that direct connection was most noticeable when the event start was postponed by police because the route had not yet been fully secured.

I’d also like to single out Grace VA7LZT and Elisabeth VA7EVJ. Grace was one of the graduates of our summer school youth RF Communications course, who came out to participate in RSR. Elisabeth did a stellar job as the only available bicycle-mobile station. That is even more noteworthy given that the day before she participated in the Grand Fondo bicycle event to Whistler. Kudos to both of you.

Of course, along with the usual gratitude of the event organizers and SEPAR for donating your time, I’d like to add my personal appreciation for your individual effort and cooperation. We have a fabulous team and are certain to be invited to next year’s run.

~John Schouten VE7TI
 RSR Communications & Emergency Planner