Earthquake Stats
566 earthquakes shook BC over the past year.*
4 of those were 6+ magnitude.
410,000 participants are registered for ShakeOut BC’s practice
earthquake drill, October 17th, 2019. Register here: shakeoutbc.ca/
By The Numbers
72 hrs
If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency
workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care
of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.
Basic Emergency Kit
10
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In an emergency you should be prepared to be self-sufficient and you will
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Fall 2019 Edition: Emergency Preparedness
Safety Scene 7
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