The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is Coming Soon!
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - Be part of Canada's largest earthquake drill during the 10th annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOutBC).
ShakeOutBC is a chance to practice how to be safe when the earth shakes. By practicing the Drop, Cover and Hold On response, we can create muscle memory, which helps us react quickly by getting into a safe space during an earthquake. While specific earthquake hazards depend on your location, British Columbia is at high risk of earthquake damage in relation to the rest of Canada.
You can ShakeOut at home, work, school, or even through a video conference with your colleagues.
Register today and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to do the same at www.ShakeOutBC.ca.
Media are invited to join representatives from ShakeOutBC and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to Drop, Cover and Hold On in-person or by virtual drill.
Date: |
October 21, 2021 |
Time: |
10:00 a.m. (drill to take place at 10:21 a.m.) |
Where: |
In-person at the Pauquachin First Nation |
9010 W Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC (enter the blue building) |
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Virtually (Zoom link will be sent to media next week) |
Quotes:
Naomi Yamamoto, President, BC Earthquake Alliance
"ShakeOut is the world's largest earthquake drill with more than 620,000 British Columbians and over 23.9 million worldwide registered to participate this year. The pandemic has taught us to be ready for anything. Now is the time to update our emergency plans and practice Drop, Cover and Hold-On!"
Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President, Pacific & Western, IBC
"I encourage all British Columbians to join us for this unique opportunity to practice the ShakeOut drill and have a frank discussion regarding earthquake preparedness with your families."
About ShakeOutBC
ShakeOutBC earthquake drills help people at home, school and work practice how to be safe during an earthquake, and provide an opportunity for everyone to improve their overall preparedness. By participating, you, your family, your co-workers and millions of others will be better prepared to survive and recover quickly following an earthquake. As of today, 23.9 million people worldwide are registered to participate in the October 21 drill, including more than 670,000 British Columbians. In 2019, over 1 million British Columbians participated.
About Insurance Bureau of Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies make up 90% of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more than 50 years, IBC has worked with governments across the country to help make affordable home, auto and business insurance available for all Canadians. IBC supports the vision of consumers and governments trusting, valuing and supporting the private P&C insurance industry. It champions key issues and helps educate consumers on how best to protect their homes, cars, businesses and properties.
SOURCE Insurance Bureau of Canada
Media Contact: Vanessa Barrasa, Manager, Media Relations, Insurance Bureau of Canada, 416-550-9062, [email protected]
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