Events
Ask-The-Experts Earthquake Webinar
Register your class so your students can ask their questions to our experts: John Cassidy, Allison Bird, Jeri Grant, Anita Ansari, and Matthew Schneider.
Emergency Preparedness Week Webinar
OnlineJoin PreparedBC for an upcoming 45-minute webinar. At this webinar, you’ll learn: How to prepare for emergencies Preparedness tech tips About some exciting new resources All participants will be entered to win a 4-person emergency kit! You will also have an opportunity to ask us any preparedness questions. WHEN: Thursday,... Read more
Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo
Commons Park 1461 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill, BC, CanadaJoin us at the Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo! Event flyer can be found here: https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024_EMC-CEPE_flyer_V5.pdf
Open House at the Institute of Ocean Sciences
Institute of Ocean Sciences 9860 West Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC, CanadaYou're invited to join the open house at the Institute of Ocean Sciences, this Saturday, June 8, 2024! Tour a Coast Guard ship and learn about search & rescue and marine safety Participate in hands-on science and explore new technologies in DFO labs Learn about earthquakes from NRCan Discover jobs... Read more
Emergency Preparedness EXPO
Qualicum Beach Civic Center 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, CanadaThe Emergency Management Oceanside (EMO) team will be hosting the Emergency Preparedness EXPO again this year after a few years off due to COVID. This event will take place on Saturday September 7th at the Qualicum Beach Civic Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. First responders, government agencies, emergency... Read more
Union of BC Municipalities Convention
Vancouver Convention Centre East 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2024 UBCM Convention will take place September 16 – 20 in Vancouver, BC at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, and Pan Pacific Hotel. Visit us in the exhibit hall on September 18th and 19th!
Langley Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Temple View Gymnasium, LDS Church 20370 82nd Avenue, Langley, British Columbia*This event is now full, thank you for your overwhelming interest. The next in-person event will be the Personal Preparedness Community Fair on November 2nd. View the event here: https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/event/personal-prepare…s-community-fair/ Join BCEA for a FREE workshop to kick off the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Workshop Series. To reserve a seat, please... Read more
South Island Powwow
Royal Athletic Park 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency through song and dance.
Ask an Expert Webinar
The ShakeOut BC organizing committee is hosting a virtual “Ask an Earthquake Expert” webinar! Register to attend at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xE6Hq1wHQcCxCgiJLzqcqQ#/registration
Public Education Fair, Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver Convention Centre Plaza 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaExperience the Quake Cottage Earthquake Simulator in downtown Vancouver! Join us on October 17th to learn about earthquake preparedness first hand. The public education fair is open from 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m at the Vancouver Convention Centre Plaza Thank you to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for partnering with us in... Read more
The Great BC ShakeOut 2024
The BC Earthquake Alliance will be hosting the 12th Annual ShakeOutBC earthquake drill this year. Living in an earthquake region means people of British Columbia need to be prepared and know how to stay safe during and after an earthquake. Get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! and join thousands... Read more
Earthquake Risk event with UVic researcher and expert
Dr. Lucinda Leonard, PhD '06, an Assistant Professor in the UVic School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, will present her latest research on earthquake sources in our region. Her talk will highlight newly discovered active faults that cross Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea. The presentation will be followed by... Read more
