Less than a year ago (spring of 2016), the Canadian Red Cross launched a new app to help all Canadians prepare for and respond to emergencies effectively. It’s called Be Ready. After exploring its features, … More
On January 18, multiple quakes struck central Italy, rocking Rome with magnitudes of up to 5.3 on the Richter scale. The Metro and some schools were evacuated because of the shaking but thankfully, no deaths … More
For those of us who have lived in British Columbia for many years, the impending disaster of the “Big One” may seem like a bit of a fairy tale. The bad kind, granted, but really, … More
On December 8, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 100 miles off the northern California coast, with light shaking being felt a few miles south of San Francisco and all the way up to east central … More
After an earthquake, having a plan of action is important for your continued survival and comfort. Recently, we shared some advice about evacuating your home after an earthquake, and today we want to share some … More
On November 14, the community of Kaikoura in New Zealand suffered a M7.8 earthquake just 2 minutes after midnight. Lasting for more than a minute, the earthquake ruptured along multiple fault lines. It has been … More
If you’ve experienced a recent earthquake, it’s important to tune into a local radio station, or check your online social media as soon as possible to find out your safest course of action from local … More
If you’ve been caught in an earthquake and you’ve come through the initial shaking alive and well, you are on your way to surviving the whole disaster—ready to rebuild and help others who have not … More
With the air getting chillier by the day, it’s the time of year when it’s wonderful to get home from a day out in the blustery weather and warm up with hot tea and a … More
Did you participate in the Great Shake Out earthquake drills that were taking place all across British Columbia on October 20? If you missed out, it’s not too late to get yourself—and your friends, family, … More
Just a few years ago, in March of 2011, Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake—with the epicenter 70 km east of Tohoku, in the ocean. It was the most powerful earthquake ever to … More
You never know when an earthquake is going to strike. In fact, you never know when any disaster is going to strike—so even though being prepared could very well save your life or that of … More
