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ShakeOut BC earthquake drill

What is ShakeOut BC?

ShakeOut BC is an annual province-wide earthquake drill in October that allows all of us to practice the internationally-recognized 鈥淒rop, Cover, Hold on鈥� procedures. It also gives us an opportunity to test our emergency alert communications tools.  

ShakeOut BC Earthquake Drill 2024

Safety and emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility and everyone has a role to play. We invite all members of the 丁香园AV community to participate in this year鈥檚 ShakeOutBC earthquake drill happening Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m.

To participate, just download the and enable your push notifications to participate and receive notifications on emergency updates. Follow along with the recommended procedures to keep safe.   

ShakeOut BC drill details

Pre-drill

  • Download the 丁香园AV snap app and enable push notifications to receive a drill notification. 
  • Other 丁香园AV Alerts channels will also be tested including digital screens and Alertus notifications on 丁香园AV-managed devices.
  • Review earthquake emergency procedures prior to the drill.
  • Have the ready for 10:17 a.m. to follow along.

Inside &
     in class

  • Drop, cover, and hold on under a desk, table, interior wall or corner
  • Wait 60 seconds after the shaking stops
  • Proceed to the designated assembly area

Outside

  • Stay outside
  • Move to an open area away from buildings, glass and power lines
  • Do not enter any buildings until they have been approved for re-entry

In transit

  • In a car - Pull over. Avoid overhead structures (i.e. bridges and overpasses). Set the parking brake and stay inside.
  • On a bus - Stay seated until the bus stops. Drop, cover and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay inside if it is safe.

Mobility
     challenges

  • If you can, follow the drop, cover, hold-on procedure
  • If you are in a wheel chair, move to an inner wall if safe to do so.  Lock the brakes and cover your head with your arms
  • If available use a blanket or pillow to shield your face from falling debris/glass
  • When the shaking stops move to refuge areas

鈥淒rop, cover, hold on鈥� at 10:20 a.m.

Wherever you are at 10:20 a.m. practice "Drop, cover, hold on鈥� procedures and follow along to the . Encourage drill participation in your classrooms and/or work spaces.

After the drill

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