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BC Earthquake Alliance Society is dedicated to promoting awareness and enabling preparedness for earthquake & tsunami across Britush Columbia.

10/15/2026

Today the official Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill takes place at 10:15a.m. Join over 800,000 people in BC today to practise your Drop, Cover, Hold On response (or the appropriate adaptation) wherever you live, work, learn or play. Remember it's more than a drill it's a commitment to safety.

As you review your emergency supplies, we remind you to consider unique and extra needs such as medication:
https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/prescription-information-household-emergency-plan/

10/14/2026

Expect aftershocks and be prepared to Drop, Cover and Hold On each time: https://climatereadybc.gov.bc.ca/pages/earthquakes

10/13/2026

We are two days from the Great BC ShakeOut. Practice is the bridge between being unprepared and being ready. Let's ensure we and our loved oned are on the safe side. Remember to 'Drop, Cover and Hold On" on October 15th at 10:15a.m.

Sign up at shaekoutbc.ca to receive timely emergency preparedness resources and messages.

10/09/2026

We are 6 days to the Great BC ShakeOut. Drop, Cover, and Hold On when the shaking starts. Know what to do in different situations: https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/how-to-run-a-drill/drop-cover-and-hold-on/

10/08/2026

Just 7 days to the Great BC ShakeOut! BC stands on active grounds! As the seismic heart of Canada, we experience thousands of quakes every year. We're gearing up for the world's largest earthquake drill. Will you stand prepared with us? Sign up is still open. Please spread the word with the people you live, work, learn and play with.

10/07/2026

Just 8 days until ! 🗓️
At 10:15am on Oct 15, join millions to practise hashtag . Can’t make it that day? You can drill anytime! 🔁
🎧 Please remember to download any guides, materials or BC drill recordings in advance to guide your drill:

https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/how-to-run-a-drill/

10/06/2026

Create a household emergency plan https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/make-your-plan

10/05/2026

Be prepared for the weeks following a major earthquake. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag

10/02/2026

We are 13 days from the 15th Annual Great BC ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.

The Organizing Committee has selected a theme of 'Back to Fundamentals.' An ABC's of Earthquake Preparedness Campaign has been launched. Here is a valuable resource to accompany 'A' is for Anchor: https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/earthquake-brace-bolts-retrofit-can-save-440000-bc-homes/

Please amplify and remember to renew your sign up for the drill on October 15th! Global BC

09/16/2026

.We are excited to be hosted by University of Northern British Columbia for our Earthquake and Tsunami Tour Stop in Prince George. Dr. Keith Porter will be joining us with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction's exhibits.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about earthquake, tsunami, flood and fire risk where you live, work and play.

BCEA will have some fun trivia and prizes.

Please join us fronm 9:00a.m.to 4:00p.m. on September 17th and 18th in the Atrium of the Teaching and Learning Building (3333 University Way, Prince George).

Please spread the word.

Address

PO Box 2055
Sidney, BC
V8L3S3

Website

https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/

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