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#BCwildfire impacts don't end when the fire does.
Burned areas can face increased risks from flooding, landslides, debris flows, and falling trees, especially after heavy rain. Stay informed, monitor the weather and be prepared for changing conditions.
PreparedBC.ca/Wildfires
Protect your home from #BCflood:
Clear gutters & nearby storm drains ✔️
Store valuables in water-tight containers or on upper shelves ✔️
More tips: PreparedBC.ca/floods
Prepare your home for earthquakes:
Secure bookshelves and large furniture to walls ✔️
Move heavy items to lower shelves ✔️
Remove pictures/mirrors from above beds ✔️
Build an emergency kit ✔️
More tips: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes
Storms, high winds and other hazards can cause power outages across #BC. Before the lights go out:
• Build an emergency kit
• Stow flashlights around your home
• Charge phones and power banks
• Get to know your neighbours so you can help each other
PreparedBC.ca/PowerOutages
The ShakeOutBC earthquake drill happens today at 10:15 am! ⏰
Participate to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.
These three steps reduce injuries and save lives during an earthquake.
Register: ShakeOutBC.ca
Last chance to register!
Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar on tonight at 7 pm.
Register: shakeoutbc.ca/event/ask-the-…
Earthquakes can happen anytime. Learn how to protect yourself in different situations, whether you’re in bed, driving or outside.
Visit: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes
Practice during the ShakeOut earthquake drill Oct 15: ShakeOutBC.ca
During an earthquake, DO NOT stand in a doorway or run outside.
Doorways put you at risk of falling or flying objects ✔️
Running is dangerous, as the ground is moving & you can fall/be injured ✔️
Always Drop, Cover & Hold On!
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes
Know how to protect yourself during an earthquake if you use a wheelchair.
Lock the wheels, Cover and Hold On ✔️
Cover your head with your arms, a book, a pillow, or anything available ✔️
Remain in place until the shaking stops ✔️
Learn more at PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes
A few minutes of practice can make a big difference during an earthquake.
Take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut on Oct 15 at 10:15 am to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Register: ShakeOutBC.ca
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Higher-than-normal sea levels are expected along parts of B.C.'s coast later this month due to a Kelvin wave, a large movement of ocean water. Elevated sea levels can increase coastal flood risk during high tides and storms.
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/floods
Learn how to stay safe during an earthquake.
Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar on Wed, Oct 14 at 7 pm.
Register: shakeoutbc.ca/event/ask-the-…
If you feel an earthquake near the coast of #BC:
Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️
When the shaking stops, count to 60 before getting up ✔️
Move to high ground ✔️
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/tsunamis
Get alerts: follow @EmergencyInfoBC and visit EmergencyInfoBC.ca
#BC is a seismically active province. If you feel shaking:
Drop, Cover & Hold On ✔️
Count to 60 before getting up ✔️
Move to high ground if you’re on the coast ✔️
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes
A major earthquake could leave your household without power, running water, or access to stores for days, even weeks.
Build an emergency kit with enough water, food, and other essentials to support everyone in your home for at least 2 weeks.
More info: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
Learn how to stay safe during an earthquake.
Join @ShakeOutBC for a free online earthquake preparedness webinar Wed, Oct 14 at 7 pm.
Register: shakeoutbc.ca/event/ask-the-…
Pets are family too.
Build them grab-and-go bags with food, medications, leashes and comfort items in case you need to leave quickly in an emergency.
Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlans
Getting prepared doesn't have to be expensive.
Start with a free emergency plan and build your kit over time. Check around your home first, then consider thrift stores, garage sales, dollar stores, and online marketplaces for supplies.
Learn more: ow.ly/Ncue50ZOWwW
Do you know the hazards that could affect your community?
Different parts of #BC face different risks, from earthquakes and floods to wildfires, tsunamis, and severe weather.
Knowing your hazards is the first step to getting prepared.
More info: PreparedBC.ca/Hazards
#BC records thousands of earthquakes every year. While most aren't felt, a damaging earthquake can happen without warning.
Take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut on Oct 15 at 10:15 am to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Info: ShakeOutBC.ca
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