Events
Union of BC Municipalities Convention
Vancouver Convention Centre East 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2024 UBCM Convention will take place September 16 – 20 in Vancouver, BC at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, and Pan Pacific Hotel. Visit us in the exhibit hall on September 18th and 19th!
Langley Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Temple View Gymnasium, LDS Church 20370 82nd Avenue, Langley, British Columbia*This event is now full, thank you for your overwhelming interest. The next in-person event will be the Personal Preparedness Community Fair on November 2nd. View the event here: https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/event/personal-prepare…s-community-fair/ Join BCEA for a FREE workshop to kick off the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series. To reserve a seat, please... Read more
South Island Powwow
Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency through song and dance.
Ask an Expert Webinar
The ShakeOut BC organizing committee is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! Register to attend at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xE6Hq1wHQcCxCgiJLzqcqQ#/registration
Public Education Fair, Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver Convention Centre Plaza 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaExperience the Quake Cottage Earthquake Simulator in downtown Vancouver! Join us on October 17th to learn about earthquake preparedness first hand. The public education fair is open from 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m at the Vancouver Convention Centre Plaza Thank you to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for partnering with us in... Read more
The Great BC ShakeOut 2024
The BC Earthquake Alliance will be hosting the 12th Annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill this year. Living in an earthquake region means people of British Columbia need to be prepared and know how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. Get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! and join thousands... Read more
Earthquake Risk event with UVic researcher and expert
Dr. Lucinda Leonard, PhD '06, an Assistant Professor in the UVic School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, will present her latest research on earthquake sources in our region. Her talk will highlight newly discovered active faults that cross Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea. The presentation will be followed by... Read more
Personal Preparedness Community Fair
6270 126 Street, Surrey 6270 126 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CanadaJoin the Surrey Stake Self-Reliance/Emergency Preparedness committees at the Personal Preparedness Community Fair for FREE workshops and displays! Register for workshops here
Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Conference
Penticton, BCJoin us at the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Conference in Penticton, BC! More event details to follow.
Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness Webinar for the Tourism Sector
OnlineSign-up link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CYhk680_T5i-wMxx_5hQcQ#/registration
Emergency Preparedness Week 2025
Emergency preparedness week takes place during the first week of May, and is an opportunity to learn how to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe. 2025 theme: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.
