The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

10:20 am Thursday, October 20, 2011

Join the Corporation of Delta and participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut - a province-wide earthquake drill that will take place at 10:20 am on Thursday, October 20, 2011.

The ShakeOut drill is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves during an earthquake and for everyone to get prepared. The goal is to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

ShakeOut will be the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history!

Drop, Cover & Hold on Drill

The ShakeOut drill uses simple steps to inform individuals how to perform Drop, Cover, and Hold On - a quake safe action designed to protect people from falling furniture and flying objects that can become projectiles during ground shaking.

Everyone can participate! Individuals, families, businesses schools, government agencies and organizations are all invited to register. To register, visit www.shakeoutbc.ca

Emergency Preparedness

This drill reminds us of the importance of being prepared for emergencies

• Know what to do before, during and after an earthquake
• Make a family emergency plan
• Have an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours

Planning for an earthquake will also help you prepare for other types of emergencies and disasters.

Resources

• Visit our personal emergency preparedness page for more information on how you can get prepared!
• Visit www.shakeoutbc.ca/resources for materials and information on earthquake awareness and preparedness
• Visit our Earthquake hazards webpage