Quake Tales Project – 1964 Tsunami in Port Alberni
As promised, here is the link to our first Quake Tales Story featuring retired Port Alberni Fire Chief. Peter Geddes: 
We are grateful to Peter for taking time to share his story! This is a great resource that is suitable for the general public and to augment classroom curricula. Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Thank you to those of you who have made story referrals and to our internal and external reviewers for their time and expertise. We look forward to sharing our second story in the fall. We know that stories with a local connection make a difference.
Quake Cottage earthquake simulator
Motion Safe is heading to Qualicum Beach for an event on September 7th. If anyone in that area is looking to have the Quake Cottage present, it is always great to share travel costs when possible. Please reach out to Rob for details (info@motionsafe.ca).
Save the Date – Next Virtual Community of Practice – August 27th, 1:00p.m.
Community Groups and Organizations are invited to Join us on August 27th at 1p.m. for our next quarterly virtual Community of Practice. BCEA Board Member Miranda Myles will facilitate. Register via our event calendar (link:https://
Board News
The BC Earthquake Alliance has recently developed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy to ensure that these principles are embedded in our work, and a Strategic Plan for 2025-2028. We look forward to sharing our updated plan and priorities soon. We will be increasing our board and committee size in the future. Please reach out if you are interested in more information.
Event Calendar
If you have upcoming public education events that you would like to share, please reach out. We will do our best to share relevant events via our event calendar as time permits.
ShakeOut BC News
The ShakeOut earthquake drill Planning Committee is hard at work. Sign up is now open for new and renewing ShakeOut BC Earthquake Drill participants at www.shakeoutbc.ca. Thank you for signing up early to receive free shareable monthly emergency preparedness tips, resources and event notifications. Please spread the word. If you are a business or organization that is new to ShakeOut or has new staff facilitating your drill, please reach out and we can provide a brief orientation.
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.