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Strengthening earthquake and tsunami preparedness throughout British Columbia
The ShakeOutBC earthquake drill is hosted annually by the British Columbia Earthquake Alliance (BCEA). It is an opportunity for individuals, communities, schools, and organizations to practice essential earthquake safety measures such as “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
Our vision
A future where everyone in British Columbia is earthquake and tsunami resilient.
We Connect
The British Columbia Earthquake Alliance connects and collaborates. To advance earthquake preparedness we forge strong relationships.
We Educate
We develop and deliver effective awareness campaigns and educational programs about tsunami and earthquake preparedness.
See our projects to learn more
See our projects to learn more
We Champion
We demonstrate the importance of earthquake and tsunami preparedness and advocate for the cause. We also reach out to underserved communities.
BritishColumbia is considered at high risk in relation to the rest of Canada. For example, on January 26, 1700, a magnitude 9 earthquake (similar to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake off the coast of Japan) shook the entire province as well as Washington, Oregon, and California, and generated a massive tsunami.
The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans.
As a not for profit society, the BC Earthquake Alliance is grateful to the generous partners and sponsors who sustain our work. For more information about how you can support us, please reach out
Our Team
Our dedicated team brings diverse skills and expertise to our work.
Naomi Yamamoto
President
Vacant
Vice President
Christine Buttkus
Executive Director