The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

British Columbia is considered to be one of the most seismically active areas in the world. While we may not feel too many earthquakes, we encounter over 3000 earthquakes each year. The risk of experiencing a major one is very real, so it’s important to be prepared!

At 10:20 this morning, hundreds of thousands of people across BC participated in the Great BC ShakeOut. This is an annual event that takes place on every third Thursday in October. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to practice earthquake safety procedures, and to review and update their emergency preparedness plans.

In the case of an earthquake, it’s important to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Drop to the ground, take cover under a nearby table or desk, and hold on by covering the back of your neck. When the shaking stops, don’t forget to count to 60 before you get up. This will give everything a chance to settle if any items have moved.

Ballistic Arts Media Studios participated in this year’s Great BC ShakeOut by demonstrating how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.”
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https://www.ballisticarts.com/blog/bc-shake-out

Over 59.9 Million Participants Worldwide
Participants in BC Last Year:805 Thousand
Map with clickable regions of British Columbia
Who's Participating? Click on a region on the map of BC to see the region specific participation tally.
114 Days Until the 2025 ShakeOut
Current BC Wide Total 62,609
Cariboo 153
Kootenay 130
Lower Mainland 50,258
Nechako 8
North Coast 51
Northeast 200
Thompson Okanagan 1,602
Vancouver Island / Coast 8,250