Happy New Year everyone,

As we begin 2024, we have a few updates to share. BCEA held its AGM in January. We welcome Erin Stockill to the board as a new director and thank Kim Trafford for her service. Our annual report is available from the website at https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/annual-reports/.

Tsunami Preparedness Week – April 14-20

We are currently scheduling public education activities for Tsunami Preparedness Week. If you would like us to visit your community, please let us know by emailing office@bcearthquakealliance.ca. An education session is planned. Please watch the event calendar for more details at: https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/events-page/

For those who are interested in hosting a High Ground Hike, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/education-programs-toolkits/high-ground-hike

Earthquake Preparedness Tour with the Quake Cottage

We are currently working with communities, partners and sponsors to host stops on the Earthquake Preparedness Tour with the Quake Cottage earthquake simulator. Visits are confirmed on Vancouver Island during Tsunami Preparedness Week during April. Thank you to the Insurance Bureau of Canada for being our anchor sponsor!

Call for Expressions of Interest

We are recruiting a consultant to assist with development of a board level Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. For more information, please contact office@bcearthquakealliance.ca. Proposals will be accepted until February 15, 2024.

Next Virtual Community of Practice

Community Groups and Organizations are invited to Join us on February 27 at 1p.m. for our next virtual Community of Practice. BCEA Board Member Miranda Myles will facilitate. Register via our event calendar here: https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/event/bcea-virtual-community-of-practice-earthquake-and-tsunami-preparedness-feb/.

Quake Tales Project

We are currently looking for stories from British Columbians who have survived and earthquake or tsunami. Please spread the word. We know that stories with a local connection makes a difference. 

ShakeOut BC Earthquake Drill will take place at 10:17 on October 17th. Sign up is open. 

Thank you to everyone who held events and encouraged participation within their communities and organizations during ShakeOut Week in 2023. Almost 725,000 participants officially participated by December 31st . Sign up is now open for new and renewing ShakeOut BC Earthquake Drill participants at www.shakeoutbc.ca. The theme this year is ‘If you are prepared for an earthquake, you are prepared for anything’.

Help Needed

We are looking for volunteers, members, sponsors and partners to support our work throughout the province. Please contact cbuttkus@bcearthquakealliance.ca for more information.

Stay Safe,

Christine