Events

September 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. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency. First Nations far and wide, have been welcomed to join... Read more

In advance of the Great British Columbia Shakeout on October 19, join BC Earthquake Alliance Chair Naomi Yamamoto, Great BC Shakeout volunteer Jocelyn Hewson, and a representative from North Shore Emergency Management for a session that will offer tips to help individuals, organizations, and neighbourhoods be more resilient in the event of... Read more

The Great BC ShakeOut week
October 14th to 20th
More info coming soon

Discover the REAL impacts of earthquakes and have fun getting ready for the annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill hosted by the BC Earthquake Alliance!  Join us for a free screening of the action/thriller movie San Andreas, starring Dwayne Johnson, featuring live scientific commentary from Alison Bird, Seismologist at Natural Resources Canada... Read more

ShakeOutBC is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! This session will help individuals, families and organizations learn how to be safe when the earth shakes! Panelists include two (2) earthquake seismologists, emergency preparedness experts and a representative from BC Hydro and Fortis BC.   When: Oct 18, 2023... Read more

  The BC Earthquake Alliance will be hosting the 12th Annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill this year. Living in an earthquake region means British Columbians 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 of... Read more

ShakeOutBC and PreparedBC are excited to join Pacheedaht First Nation for the High Ground Hike again this year!  

ShakeOut BC and Prepared BC will be joining Pacheedaht First Nation for the High Ground Hike again this year! 

Emergencies can happen at any time, and the District of Central Saanich is inviting the public to its first Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sunday, May 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive

Register your class so your students can ask their questions to our experts: John Cassidy, Allison Bird, Jeri Grant, Anita Ansari, and Matthew Schneider.

Join PreparedBC for an upcoming 45-minute webinar. At this webinar, you’ll learn: How to prepare for emergencies Preparedness tech tips  About some exciting new resources  All participants will be entered to win a 4-person emergency kit! You will also have an opportunity to ask us any preparedness questions. WHEN: Thursday,... Read more

Join us at the Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo! Event flyer can be found here: https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024_EMC-CEPE_flyer_V5.pdf