We are excited to share our first #QuakeTales story with Peter Geddes, a retired fire chief & long time #PortAlberni resident, who recounts his experiences during the 1964 #Tsunami. Gain invaluable insights into emergency & neighborhood preparedness: youtube.com/watch?v=QKUAf8…

June 21 is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, celebrating the rich cultures, histories & contributions of First Nations, Inuit,& Métis peoples. Many cultural celebrations are tied to the summer solstice. For local events & info, visit Indigenous Tourism BC: indigenousbc.com/2024-national-…

REMINDER: sign up for the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct 17 2024 at 10:17a.m.! A simplified process is now available from shakeoutbc.ca. By signing up, you will receive updated resource materials and details of coming events. #ShakeOutBC #ShakeOut2024

Camping plans this summer? Assess your inventory, add enough water for your family along with other essentials, and keep it in a central place - voila, #EmergencyKit assembled! We hope you have a safe summer! #BCEarthquakeAlliance #EarthquakePreparedness

🌐 Save the Date: August 27th, 1:00p.m. 📆 Community Groups and Organizations are invited to Join us on August 27th for our next quarterly virtual Community of Practice. BCEA Board Member Miranda Myles will facilitate. Register now: bcearthquakealliance.ca/event/bcea-vir….

Founded in 2010, the BCEA is a Not-for-profit Society and our mission is to build a culture of earthquake and tsunami preparedness. ShakeOutBC is the major event hosted by the BCEA every year. To learn more about our work, visit: bcearthquakealliance.ca/about-bcea/

The Quake Cottage earthquake simulator is making a stop at the North Van Shipyards 5 Year Celebration on July 20 from 2pm-6pm 📆 This is a free community event for the public to kick off the summer! North Shore Emergency Management To learn more about this event, visit: theshipyardsdistrict.ca/event/the-ship…

Earthquakes can happen without warning. The best way to protect yourself & your family is to make a plan & get ready now. Watch this Canadian Red Cross short with Earthquake Seismologist, Alison Bird, to learn more about aftershocks and how to be prepared: youtube.com/shorts/1xRkOVY…

Did you know meeting your neighbour could help you in a disaster? When people know each other, they’re better able to work together during an emergency. PreparedBC's Neighbourhood Preparedness Guide helps you team up with neighbours in a disaster: www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/pub…

It's vital to be prepared for an unexpected earthquake that could happen at any time without warning. Watch this Canadian Red Cross short with Earthquake Seismologist, Alison Bird, to learn more on how to Drop, Cover & Hold On if you are a mobility aid user: youtube.com/shorts/_MmYULc…

Did you know Canada's largest onshore #earthquake was in 1946 near Campbell River on Vancouver Island? It was a M7.3 and was felt as far away as Portland, Oregon! #DidYouKnow #throwbackThursday #ShakeOutBC #ShakeOutDontFreakOut

Sign up to be counted among the millions worldwide who will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” Oct 17 for #ShakeOut2024: shakeoutbc.ca! By signing up for ShakeOut, you will be updated with timely news, resources for your drill, and preparedness tips leading up to the drill.

An important reminder from John Cassidy!

We're looking for dedicated volunteers, members, sponsors, and partners to help us promote earthquake preparedness across BC. Your support can make a real difference in keeping our communities safe and resilient. 💪 Reach out to [email protected] to get involved.🌟

💡 Did you know? Since 2010, the BCEA has been on a mission to build a culture of earthquake and tsunami preparedness across BC! 🌍 Discover how we’re making safety a priority and how you can be part of it: bcearthquakealliance.ca 🚨 #BCPreparedness #SafetyFirst

🚨 Tip Tuesday: Make sure your family is ready for anything! 🏠 Create an #EmergencyPlan that includes a tsunami evacuation route and a safe meeting point. 🌊Be prepared, be safe!💪 #TsunamiPreparedness

The national Earthquake Early Warning system is operating in B.C.! Learn more about this system and how it works: ow.ly/KUp150TafGp

#Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. 🌍🚨 Do you know how to protect yourself if you use a wheelchair and you receive an #EarthquakeEarlyWarning alert or feel shaking? Lock the wheels, Cover and Hold On. Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes PreparedBC

🚨 Join our FREE Emergency Preparedness Workshop in Langley! 🚨 Sept 28, 10am-1pm. Sign up to reserve a seat & learn more! bcearthquakealliance.ca/event/bcea-lan… 🌟Participants will increase their understanding of local risks & important emergency preparedness concepts during this workshop!

📣 BC is the most seismically active area in Canada, with thousands of minor earthquakes yearly. Join us for #ShakeOutBC2024 on Oct 17 at 10:17 AM to build community-wide preparedness!⏰ Remember:1️⃣Drop2️⃣Cover3️⃣Hold On. Sign up now to be quake ready!🔗 shakeoutbc.ca