Why Should You Participate?
We all must get better prepared for major earthquakes, and practice how to protect ourselves when they happen. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both.
While the potential earthquake hazards you will experience depend upon your location, everywhere in British Columbia is considered at high risk in relation to the rest of the country.
We all have reasons why we have, or have not, prepared for earthquakes. The box on the lower right suggests reasons why you may choose to participate in the ShakeOut, links to how different groups can participate, and what is happening in your area.
To learn more about earthquake hazards in British Columbia and across Canada, explore the following links:
Background on Earthquakes in British Colombia
Atlas of Canada – Significant earthquakes and seismic hazards
General Earthquake Information (Dec. 2008)
Frequently Asked Questions about Earthquakes
Atlas of Canada – Significant tsunamis
Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? As with anything, to react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down--or drops something on you.
- You should participate if:
- You know that life-saving actions that must be done instantly, such as drop, cover, and hold on, must be practiced often.
- You want to use the ShakeOut as a reason for getting prepared now.
- You were invited to register by someone you know, and you want to join them.
- You are excited that so many people are working together to prepare British Columbia!
As a registered ShakeOut participant you will:
- Be counted in Canada's largest ever earthquake drill!
- Be an example that motivates others to participate and get prepared
- Be updated with ShakeOut news and other information about earthquakes and preparedness
How you can participate:
Information for your Area:
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