Shakeout BC

Ask an Expert
2023-04-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Ask an Expert coming up on October 18th.
More details coming soon.

Langley Emergency Preparedness Expo
2023-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
Langley Emergency Preparedness Expo coming up on the 10th of June at 10 -1pm More details coming soon.

Free - Preparedness 101: Emergency Preparedness Begins with You
2022-11-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Saanich Commonwealth Place – 4636 Elk Lake Drive – Douglas Fir Room, Saanich Commonwealth Place - 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC
When disaster strikes, your chances of staying safe, healthy and comfortable are much better if you are prepared. This 60-minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster.

Register: Register for this presentation online here or call reception at Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600. Please ensure that you provide your email address when registering.

Free - Saanich Emergency Program Volunteer Information Session
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Cedar Hill Recreation Centre – 3220 Cedar Hill Road – Art 2 Room, 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC
When it comes to a disaster, we need each other to respond and recover. Our volunteers are a dedicated group who support Saanich and our residents. No matter your background, if you are willing to learn, you can make a valuable contribution. Join us for a free 60-minute information session to learn about our program and the various components and training opportunities.
Register: Register for this information session online here or call reception at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre at 250-475-7121. Please ensure that you provide your email address when registering.

Free - Preparedness 101: Emergency Preparedness Begins with You
2022-10-24 19:00 - 20:00
When disaster strikes, your chances of staying safe, healthy and comfortable are much better if you are prepared. This 60-minute presentation offers the information you need to prepare yourself and your family to survive on your own for up to 7 days after any type of disaster.

Register: Register for this presentation online here or call reception at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre at 250-475-5400. Please ensure that you provide your email address when registering.

San Andreas Movie Debunk with Seismologist Alison Bird
2022-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | 2424 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Join Natural Resources Canada’s Seismologist, Alison Bird for the screening of the Hollywood movie San Andreas on October 20, at 7:00 p.m.
On October 20, 2022, participate in the annual Great BC ShakeOut and join Natural Resources Canada Seismologist, Alison Bird for the screening of the Hollywood movie San Andreas on October 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Alison will be providing live scientific commentary throughout the screening of the film, using it as a discussion piece— comparing the inaccuracy of Hollywood depictions of earthquakes with realistic seismic impacts.
Alison Bird has been working as an Earthquake Seismologist with Natural Resources Canada since 2000. For 20 years, she analyzed and researched western Canada’s earthquakes and visited Haida Gwaii as part of a response team after the 2012 magnitude 7.8 earthquake. In recent years, Alison was part of a team developing a comprehensive risk assessment for Canada. Alison routinely responds in the wake of significant events (having given roughly 900 interviews).
Arrive early to secure some snacks and learn about personal emergency preparedness. This event is free and open to the public.
Registration: Free registration is available through Eventbrite. Register here.
Movie: San Andreas (PG13)
Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 7:00-9:15 p.m.
Location: Forest Sciences Centre (FSC), Room 1005 [map]
Accessibility: Front of room and backstage area can be accessed via a nearby elevator. For additional accessibility concerns, please email ready.ubc@ubc.ca.
Parking: Paid parking is available in B4 Lot – 6365 Agronomy Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4.
Additional parking can be found in C2 Lot and Thunderbird Parkade. Find more parking
We all have a role in protecting ourselves and making our campus safe. To learn more about the risks in our community and what UBC is doing to plan ahead, as well as tips on what to do when an earthquake strikes, visit https://ready.ubc.ca/get-ready-to-shakeout/

Great BC ShakeOut Day 2022
2022-10-20
On Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
British Columbians can join by registering for the 2022 Great BC ShakeOut.
Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from large earthquakes – wherever you live, work and play.

Ask An Expert
2022-10-19 | Via Zoom
ShakeOutBC is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! This session will help individuals, families and organizations learn how to be safe when the earth shakes! Panelists include two (2) earthquake seismologists, emergency preparedness experts and a representative from BC Hydro.

Thank you to those schools that participated in the virtual ‘Ask an Expert’ session geared towards school-age students! There were 100 registrants from around BC! If you missed it, you can watch it, along with other ‘Ask an Expert’ webinars, on ShakeOutBC’s YouTube channel.
Registration: Free registration here.
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Thursday Night Sidney Market
2022-08-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-07-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-06-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Outside at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, 8L 1W9, Canada
Come find us at the Sidney Market!
We will have brochures, swag you can win and lots of local information
on what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
SO COME ON DOWN!!

Earthquake Webinar Designed for Kids
2022-05-04 10:30 - 11:30 | G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre – 3100 Tillicum Road – Owen Room3100 Tillicum Road – Owen Room, 3100 Tillicum Road - Owen Room, Victoria, BC, Canada
CALLING ALL TEACHERS, EDUCATORS and HOME SCHOOLERS!

We are hosting an Earthquake webinar designed for kids on Wednesday May 4th from 10:30am – 11:30am PT. This webinar is geared for students Grades 3 – 6 but all grades are welcome. This session will help students learn how to be safe when the earth shakes!
Panelists include two (2) seismologists/earthquake experts, emergency preparedness experts and representatives from BC Hydro and Fortis BC. The content will be fun and engaging and students/teachers/educators can submit any questions in advance.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bO5b_OhdSgKFIGEqVBFypQ?

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Send your questions to info@shakeoutbc2026.arraydev.me
