The Great British Columbia ShakeOut
@shakeoutbc.bsky.social
📤 29
📥 3
📝 23
Join us every year on the third Thursday of October for the world's largest earthquake drill.
Be prepared! Join The Great BC ShakeOut on October 16 at 10:16 a.m. and practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join
#ShakeOutBC2025
and practice earthquake safety anywhere. It's a simple step that could save a life.
#EarthquakeSafety
#EarthquakePreparedness
#StaySafeBC
4 days ago
0
0
0
We acknowledge that BC Earthquake Alliance operates on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across BC. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour their resilience and give thanks for their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial. 🧡
7 days ago
0
1
0
Don’t Forget Earthquake Safety on Your Outdoor Adventures! Even in the wild, quakes can strike. Stay safe by practising
#DropCoverHoldOn
when camping. Big thanks to ShakeOut BC Chair, Jeri Grant, for leading by example! 🙌
#CampingSafety
#ShakeOutBC
#OutdoorSafety
about 2 months ago
0
0
0
📅 Oct 16 at 10:16am — Get ready to Drop! Cover! Hold On! Join
#ShakeOutBC2025
and practice earthquake safety anywhere ✅ Sign up:
shakeoutbc.ca
🔔 Don’t miss important resources and messages leading up to ShakeOut.
#EarthquakeSafety
#EarthquakePreparedness
2 months ago
0
0
0
Our 2024 Annual Report is out! Take a moment to look back on what we've achieved together this year! 📘 Read here:
bcearthquakealliance.ca/annual-repor...
👏 Thanks to everyone contributing to
#earthquakepreparedness
&
#tsunamipreparedness
in BC.
#gratitude
#education
loading . . .
Annual Reports - BC Earthquake Alliance
https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/annual-reports/
2 months ago
0
1
0
Earthquakes can hit even in a heatwave. Be ready. Add a thermometer, water, spray bottle, towel & cold gel packs to your emergency kit. These simple items can save lives in extreme heat. Thanks United Way BC for the tips! 🔗
uwbc.ca/emergency-re...
#Heatwave
#EmergencyPreparedness
2 months ago
0
1
0
🌍 “Ask-The-Experts” webinar is happening on October 15th! Have questions about earthquakes or how to stay safe? Join us online from 7–8 PM (PT) — it’s free! 🔗 Sign up now:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ShakeOutBC
#BePrepared
#EarthquakePreparedness
#earthquake
2 months ago
0
1
0
Let's get prepared for the extremely hot weather with
@preparedbc.bsky.social
's Extreme Heat Preparedness Guide. Keep your home cool, check on neighbours who might need extra support, and more! Check it out:
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/p...
#Heatwave
#EmergencyPreparedness
loading . . .
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/embc/preparedbc/preparedbc-guides/preparedbc_extreme_heat_guide.pdf
3 months ago
0
2
0
👀 New post card resource— Drop! Cover! Hold On! and Know the safe adaptations! Shows how to respond whether you’re outside, in bed, or using a cane, walker, or wheelchair. Save it! Handy for a quick reminder.
#EmergencyPreparedness
#EarthquakeReady
#Accessibility
#earthquake
3 months ago
0
3
0
🚨 Is Your Space Earthquake-Ready? 🏠 Secure heavy furniture No sturdy cover nearby? Stay put and adapt safely—take no more than a few steps to find cover. Then: DROP! COVER! and HOLD ON! 📎 Get tips for every situation:
shakeoutbc.ca/media-resour...
#earthquake
#EarthquakeReady
#SecureYourSpace
3 months ago
0
5
2
Is BC at risk of a major earthquake? Alison Bird, earthquake seismologist and BCEA board member, explains why frequent small earthquakes don’t reduce the risk of a big one. 🎥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dok...
📝 Sign up for the Drill now:
www.shakeoutbc.ca
#earthquakepreparedness
#earthquake
loading . . .
BCEA FAQ 2
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dokHT5qqf8
3 months ago
0
5
0
🛠️ This year’s ShakeOut drill resources—including the generic social posts and guides—are now up to date, so anyone organizing a drill can access everything they need. 👉
www.shakeoutbc.ca
#ShakeOutBC
#EarthquakeReady
#InclusiveSafety
#EarthquakePrep
loading . . .
Earthquake Preparedness BC | The Great British Columbia ShakeOut
Sign Up for ShakeOut, an annual earthquake preparedness BC event, and practice how to be safer during earthquakes: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
https://www.shakeoutbc.ca
3 months ago
0
5
0
A meaningful day with Leq’a:mel First Nation, filled with cultural sharing and community conversations. We appreciate the special keepsake from the Elders and Christina Kelly. Proud to support
#emergencypreparedness
with MotionSAFE, Inc. &
@redcrosscanada.bsky.social
.
#EarthquakePreparedness
3 months ago
0
7
0
🚨 A big thank you to The Ismaili B.C. for hosting the Emergency Preparedness Tradeshow! Special thanks to
@redcrosscanada.bsky.social
, SOS Emergency Response Technologies for the deluxe 2 person emergency kit sample, Douglas College interns, and all our amazing volunteers!
3 months ago
0
6
0
“Drop! Cover! Hold On!” is always the best thing to do during an earthquake. But why isn’t the “Triangle of Life” safe? Watch seismologist & BCEA board member Alison Bird explain: ▶️
youtube.com/watch?v=AC-b...
📝 Join the Drill:
shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness
loading . . .
BCEA FAQ 3
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AC-bSiNEOAw
3 months ago
0
5
0
Thank you to the Cowichan Tribes for the warm welcome at their Open House with MotionSAFE, Inc.! 🙌 We’re grateful to partner with
@redcrosscanada.bsky.social
to support earthquake preparedness.
#ShakeOutBC
#EarthquakePreparedness
#EmergencyPreparedness
#Duncan
#YouthEngagement
#Resilience
3 months ago
0
7
0
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair at UVic! From the simulator to great convos, it was a powerful day. Huge thanks to our volunteers & partners
#saanich
#DistrictOakBay
#CityOfVictoria
#EsquimaltBC
💥
#EmergencyPreparedness
#EarthquakeReady
3 months ago
0
5
0
Hey neighbours! 👋 Want to be ready for anything? Let’s level up our community game: 1️⃣ Say hi, spark a chat to build connection 2️⃣ Make a shared plan - who’s got skills or tools? 3️⃣ Practice "Drop! Cover! Hold On!" Small steps = safer neighbourhood. 💡
#ShakeOutBC2025
#NeighbourhoodPreparedness
3 months ago
0
8
2
Why take part in
#ShakeOutBC2025
? Alison Bird, a seismologist and BCEA board member, explains how drills like "Drop, Cover, and Hold On!" help us prepare for the unexpected. 🎥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7I3...
🗓️Sign up for the Drill now:
www.shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness
#DropCoverHoldOn
loading . . .
BCEA FAQ 1
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7I3JMyXKvk
4 months ago
0
6
0
Earthquake stories — real, raw, and deeply human. 👉 Dive into
#QuakeTales
: lived experiences that reveal what resilience and preparedness really mean. 🔗
bcearthquakealliance.ca/bcea-quake-t...
#EarthquakePreparedness
#Resilience
#Storytelling
loading . . .
Quake Tales - BC Earthquake Alliance
QuakeTales: Real Stories, Real Insights Watch the video and download the story below to immerse yourself in QuakeTales. These firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the experiences of those...
https://bcearthquakealliance.ca/bcea-quake-tales/
4 months ago
0
6
0
🗓️ Mark your calendars: Oct 16 at 10:16am It’s time to
#DropCoverHoldOn
for
#ShakeOutBC2025
! 📍 Practice earthquake safety anywhere you are. ✅ Sign up now 👉
shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness
#ShakeOutBC
4 months ago
0
6
0
Thank you to the seniors and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for having us at "The Village" for an Earthquake Preparedness workshop! Big thanks to our amazing volunteers who led the session your time and effort mean so much.
#Vancouver
#Seniors
#Community
#Education
#EarthquakePreparedness
#Resilience
#SUCCESS
4 months ago
0
5
0
🌎 Welcome to the official BlueSky for the ShakeOut BC earthquake drill, organized by BC Earthquake Alliance! We promote awareness and enable preparedness for earthquakes & tsunamis in BC.
#ShakeOutBC
#GetReady
#EarthquakePreparedness
4 months ago
0
6
0
you reached the end!!
feeds!
log in