British Columbia’s Seismic History – Part 1
BC has a history as Canada’s hub of seismic activity. Out of the top ten earthquakes to occur in Canada, five of them happened in BC. While we know about “the big one”—the overdue subduction … More
BC has a history as Canada’s hub of seismic activity. Out of the top ten earthquakes to occur in Canada, five of them happened in BC. While we know about “the big one”—the overdue subduction … More
Summer is just around the corner! Here in Victoria—where our store is located—the cherry blossoms and other spring flowers have already come and gone, and warm days tease us in preparations for the longer, … More
During an earthquake, water pipes can easily be damaged and broken—cutting off your household, your neighbourhood or your entire city from access to clean water. Living on Vancouver Island means that it could take longer … More
Did you know that roughly 5,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada every year? On the west coast of Canada, earthquakes are one of the most common natural disasters, and while most of us haven’t experienced … More
Earthquakes are a common topic of conversation in regions and communities along the Pacific Ring of Fire—and rightly so! In West Coast communities in British Columbia, for example, more talk of “the big one” means … More
You never know where you might be when an earthquake hits. Knowing Drop! Cover! and Hold On! is very important, but it’s also a good idea to think past this to envision and flesh out … More
If you live anywhere near the Georgia Strait—perhaps the lower mainland of BC or on the southern end of Vancouver Island—you probably felt the earthquake late on the evening of December 29th. Maybe you were … More
With all of the talk of earthquakes lately—especially here in British Columbia—we’ve been focusing a lot on how to prepare for two weeks of self sustenance. And while all aspects of earthquake preparation is extremely … More
In the province of British Columbia, the government has created Public Safety & Emergency Services that rely on volunteers to make them successful. The government (Emergency Management BC) involves them right at the ground level … More
Today we reach the eighth and final component of emergency preparedness: sanitation. While cleanliness may not even be present in your consciousness in the midst of an emergency—when the need arises, you’ll be beyond relieved … More
If you’re caught in the mess of an earthquake, you’re inevitably going to be surrounded by a lot or rubble, dirt, and dust. So if you’re injured, the risk of infection will be high. That’s just … More
Water and food, heat, shelter and light are all top priorities when you’re preparing for an earthquake. It’s also incredibly important to have the ability to communicate during an earthquake, especially if it’s “the big … More