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Date(s) - Thursday, October 17, 2024
10:15 am10:30 am
Join the drill at 10:17 am
This is the day millions of people worldwide will practise how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
Between now and October 17:
Consider how an earthquake will affect your area. Know how to protect yourself.
Do you live or work near the coast? Consider adding a tsunami evacuation drill to your ShakeOutBC activities.
Download audio and video recordings of the ShakeOutBC drill, which provide easy to follow instructions for participants.
Display ShakeOutBC posters around your community, school, campus or business to raise awareness about the drill and earthquake preparedness.
October 17, 10:17 a.m.
“Drop, Cover, Hold On”: Drop to the ground, take cover under a table or desk and hold on as if a real earthquake was occurring. Learn what you should do if you have a disability or physical limitation.
While taking cover, look around and imagine what would happen in a major earthquake. What would fall? What would be damaged? What steps can be taken to make your environment safer?
Consider what to do after the shaking stops.
After the Shaking – Car
After the Shaking – Home
After the Shaking – Work
Contact Info
shakeoutbc.ca