Building a culture of earthquake and tsunami preparedness
ShakeOutBC is the major event hosted by the British Columbia Earthquake Alliance (BCEA).
Our Vision
Our Mission
We Educate
We Connect
We Collaborate
We Champion
Before an earthquake or tsunami:
People in BC take active steps to ready themselves, their families, their businesses and their communities for earthquakes. People in BC perpetuate a self-sustaining culture of readiness by sharing their readiness activities with one another.
During an earthquake or tsunami:
People in BC take appropriate action to minimize associated injuries, loss of life and property damage.
After an earthquake or tsunami:
People in BC survive, recover and prosper.
Learn more about our work
Find some of our projects
Explore our latest projects in earthquake preparedness, enhancing Tsunami Awareness through Earthquake Preparedness tour with the Quake Cottage, the Quake Tales projects and many more. Learn More
Strategic Priorities
Our key priorities includes sustaining the success of ShakeOutBC earthquake drill, enhancing Tsunami Awareness through Earthquake Preparedness tour with the Quake Cottage, and the Quake Tales projects. Additionally, hosting virtual Community of Practice sessions. BCEA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, working with partners to engage underserved communities and promote earthquake and tsunami preparedness across BC. Learn More
Expanding Reach to Underserved Communities
We are excited to partner with BCAA in a combined effort of shared value that provides more people in BC with preparedness support, education and access as it pertains to earthquakes and other natural disasters. The BC Earthquake Alliance’s vision is to ensure that people in BC embody a culture of preparedness that reduces injury, loss of life and property damage from earthquakes and tsunamis. Learn More
Become a Sponsor
Come support to champion our work throughout BC
Become a Partner
Let's collaborate to deliver effective awareness and education about tsunami and earthquake preparedness for people in BC.
Become a Volunteer
Join the wonderful team of volunteers behind BCEA