On October 17, White Rock Fire Rescue encourages everyone to take part in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill at exactly 10:17 a.m. and practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On”.
Did you know? More than 3,000 earthquakes occur in British Columbia each year. Participating in ShakeOut BC is an effective way to better understand BC’s earthquake risk and how to prepare. During the drill, your cell phone may broadcast a message encouraging you to participant and practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” technique, which is crucial for personal safety during an earthquake.
What to do:
If you feel an earthquake, take the following steps:
- DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you).
- Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and protect your head and neck.
- HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
- STAY THERE for 60 seconds, giving unstable objects time to settle.
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About ShakeOut
ShakeOut earthquake drills help people at home, school and work practice how to be safe during an earthquake and provide an opportunity for everyone to improve their overall preparedness. By participating, you, your family, your co-workers and millions of others will be better prepared to survive and recover quickly following an earthquake.
Visit www.ShakeOutBC.ca for more resources and tools.