ShakeOut BC Organized in partnership with the BC Earthquake Alliance

Thursday, October 16, 2014 10:16am Goal: to get everyone in the province to participate & practice

 

The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

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Best Practice As A Foundation For Success

Key factors that motivate a culture of preparedness and action: •  A multi-level, collaborative, consistent approach,

reiterated consistently over time through a variety of trustworthy and credible sources.

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•  Focused information on achievable actions through a simple message

•  Central and trusted hub of resources

•  New themes to building off of a strong foundation

•  Practice Makes Perfect- Practice what to do if you experience an earthquake so when an earthquake hits, you know what to do & do it

•  Prepare your space to minimize risk in an earthquake •  Make plans at home and work

Our Key ShakeOut Messages

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•  BC’s 5th Annual province-wide drill •  Previous Events:

–  January 2011, 470,000+ participants! –  October 2011, 530,000+ –  October 2012, 590,000+ –  October 2013, 690,000+ –  October 2014, as of October 3,

540,000 and counting •  Now an annual event on the third Thursday of October •  We do this with millions of others on the same

day/same time

ShakeOut Participation

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ShakeOut Success in BC

Burnaby Disaster Chef Event on ShakeOut Day

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Nanaimo Bus add campaign and drill on ShakeOut day

New for ShakeOut 2014

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2014 ShakeOut Resources Include:

•  New lime green ShakeOut shirts •  New ShakOut ‘What to do during an

earthquake?’ stickers and magnets •  New Audio visual resources from

BCEA •  An Updated Media Guide for Local

Government •  Tsunami magnet •  SoMe engagement #ShakeOutBC

and retweeting throughout out SoMe outlets – ShakeOut Selfie

ShakeOut Resources

www.shakeoutbc.ca Visit the ShakeOut BC Resources page for the following tools:

Drill Manuals Multimedia Posters/Flyers Web Banners General Preparedness Info

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Get Ready to ShakeOut!

1.  Register at

Geographic Participation Participation Categories • Individuals and Families • Neighbourhood Groups • Local Government • Schools • Health Sector • First Nations • Faith-Based Groups • Non-Governmental Organizations • Businesses • Post Secondary Institutions • At-Risk Populations • Media Organizations

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www.shakeoutbc.ca    

Get Ready to ShakeOut!

2.  Spread the word – bring the drill to your work place, tell others about the drill and how to participate

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Get Ready to ShakeOut!

3. On October 16, 2014

at 10:16 am …..

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Communicate About Preparedness!

At home, work, and school… Secure Your Space

-  Strap furniture to walls -  Put latches on cabinets -  Secure TVs and computers

Create or update plans -  Communication plan -  Where will everyone meet -  Learn first aid, etc.

Store more water -  Four litres per person, per day -  For at least 3 days, ideally for 2 weeks

Organize food/supplies for 3 days Have a fire extinguisher

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www.shakeoutbc.ca

More Information

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•  Everything to plan your drill, get prepared, and share the ShakeOut with others.

•  Information for families, schools, businesses, and many other groups

•  See who is participating!  

Thank you for your support and participation in The Great British Columbia ShakeOut!

•  Local Governments •  Provincial Government •  Federal Government •  Utilities •  Non-Governmental Organizations

Organizing Committee Members

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International ShakeOut Success

•  ShakeOut California - EPIcenter (Education and Public Information Centers)

•  ShakeOut New Zealand - Emily has sent an email to SO NZ to see if they can provide a concrete example….

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ShakeOut BC Organized in partnership with the BC Earthquake Alliance

Foris BCAA Ivanhoé Cambridge

Why have a drill?

Because this is Earthquake Country!  

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An earthquake can happen at any time! 17

What to do…

DROP – when a big earthquake hits, you will be knocked off your feet

COVER – get under a sturdy piece of furniture (a table) and

cover your head and neck – you will need them after the shaking stops

HOLD ON – hold on to the table and stay with it during the

shaking •  If inside, stay inside! •  If outside, stay outside!

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Why Drop Cover Hold-on

•  Building collapse is rare in British Columbia •  Most people are injured in earthquakes by things falling

on them •  Get under something to be safe! •  (Need to add something about those who can’t get on

the ground or have nothing to get under) •  If in a tsunami area… (add map?)

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What not to do

•  DO NOT run outside -  Trying to run in an earthquake is

dangerous. The ground is moving and glass/debris will be falling

•  DO NOT get in a doorway! – It does not protect you from falling

items, and in strong shaking you can not stand

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…and Why

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Insert photos from earthquakes

Natural Gas & Electric Safety

Prepare Your Home -  Secure your appliances: water tank, range,

furnace/boiler -  Keep the area around gas appliances clear of

combustible materials -  Review how to turn off the gas, but don't actually turn it

off unless there’s an emergency. -  Check your insurance policy  

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-  Listen to local radio and television for updated information.

-  Check Utilities -  If you do not smell or hear gas escaping, consider leaving the gas on

to provide a source of energy for heat, hot water and cooking -  If you think you smell gas or hear gas escaping, act fast to turn off

valve -  Watch for and stay clear of downed power lines--Never

go near or touch a fallen power line. -  Always assume that a line or anything it is in contact with, is

energized. -  Stay at least ten metres (33 feet) away at all times and do not

attempt to remove debris surrounding the line. -  If you see a fallen power line, report the exact location to BC Hydro.

-  Roads may be damaged, drive with caution

AFTER an earthquake

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How to turn off your meter

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You can turn your gas off at the main shut-off valve on the inlet pipe next to your gas meter.

Natural Gas & Electric Safety

We’re All in This Together!

•  What we do now determines what life will be like after

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