I was looking to see the information about the Emerg. Prep exercise on May 31. I find past events still listed (earlier in May) and they should be removed. The Exercise is there, but under May 21 – though it does say May 31 just above the photo – very confusing to those looking to… Continue reading Confusion over notices for the Emerg. Prep. exercise
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Seismic map of BC/Alaska coast now available
This map, courtesy of The Times Colonist, March 23, 2014, is now available for download as a PDF. You’ll also find a link to it in the Earthquake information section of the Emergency Preparedness page
Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 31 2015
On May 31st the Emergency Preparedness Task Force (EPTF) of the Cadboro Bay Residence Association (CBRA) will be conducting an The Exercise details are as follows: Where: Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Road When: May 31st Time: 9:30–11:30 AM – Volunteers can arrive at any time but ideally between 9:30 and 10:30 AM To… Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 31 2015
Social Media in Emergency Response
FYI - please see link below to an interesting article in the Globe & Mail in respect to how Social Media is being used in response to the disaster in the Philippines.Regards,Kevin Pirie Chair, Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness Taskforce
Saanich: New Tsunami Risk Assessments for CRD
Saanich has updated its assessments regarding possible tsunamis: According to scientific research, the risk of a significant tsunami affecting Saanich is small when compared to the communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Nonetheless, it is important that residents understand the risks and be prepared to take precautions. The Capital Regional Disctrict recently hired… Continue reading Saanich: New Tsunami Risk Assessments for CRD
New CRD Tsunami zone map
Kevin Pirie of the Cadboro Bay Emergency Preparedness Task Force reports: an updated tsunami hazard zone map has been published, and is only marginally different than the previous one in Cadboro Bay. Thankfully, even with a 9.0 earthquake, we should only get a 2 metre increase in sea level. The technical report is available from the… Continue reading New CRD Tsunami zone map
The Great BC ShakeOut
Emergency Preparedness bulletin from Robert Johns, Emergency Coordinator, Victoria Emergency Management Agency, City of Victoria. Click Great BC ShakeOut for details of the event to be held on Oct 18, 2012 at 10:18 am.