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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut
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Join us every year on the third Thursday of October for the world's largest earthquake drill.
We are so grateful to everyone who participated in #ShakeOutBC2025! Your commitment to practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On is the foundation of a safer, more resilient province.
You can still sign up until Dec 31st to be counted! #BCPrepared
#DropCoverHoldOn #EarthquakePreparedness
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BC, it’s time! ⏰ At 10:16 AM — Drop, Cover & Hold On. Together, we show preparedness and resilience. 🌎
Can’t join today? You can still sign up for #ShakeOut2025 and practice the drill anytime!
www.shakeoutbc.ca #ShakeOutBC #EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1 day until #ShakeOutBC! 💡 Check your emergency kit: water, snacks, flashlight, docs — be prepared!
Sign up at www.shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn #ShakeOutBC2025
October 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📣 It’s official!
The Province of BC has proclaimed Oct 13–18, 2025 as ShakeOut Week!
Let’s stay prepared—Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

Don't forget to sign up on shakeoutbc.ca.
#ShakeOutBC #BePrepared #ShakeOutBCWeek #EarthquakePreparedness
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
BC gets about 4,000 earthquakes a year 🌍 — preparedness matters!
Get ready to #DropCoverHoldOn with us in 2 days for #ShakeOutBC.
🔗 Sign up at www.shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
⏳ Just 3 days until #ShakeOutBC!
Check out our guides and graphics to get ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On: www.shakeoutbc.ca/media-resour...
#EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, BC! We're thankful for our resilient communities. Stay safe and prepared this holiday! #EarthquakePreparedness #ShakeOutBC
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🕓 Just 4 days left until #ShakeOutBC! 🌎
Make your emergency plan by following our tips and get ready to Drop, Cover & Hold On on Oct 16 at 10:16am.
🔗 Sign up at: shakeoutbc.ca
#EarthquakePreparedness #ShakeOutBC
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In 5 days, it’s time to ShakeOut, BC! 🌍
Join thousands across the province on Oct 16 at 10:16 a.m. and tune in to participating radio stations to hear the official ShakeOut Drill broadcast. 📻
Let’s get ready together to Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Sign up 👉 www.shakeoutbc.ca
#ShakeOutBC
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Countdown’s on—6 days to #ShakeOutBC2025! 🌎
At 10:16 a.m. on Oct 16, join thousands across BC practicing “Drop, Cover, Hold On!” 💪
Start prepping today and sign up at 👉 shakeoutbc.ca
#ShakeOut #BePrepared #EarthquakeSafety
October 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Countdown’s on — only 7 days until #ShakeOut! 🌎
At 10:17 am on Oct 17, Drop, Cover, and Hold On with us! 🔊

🎧 Get prepped: www.shakeoutbc.ca/how-to-run-a...

#PreparedBC #ResilientCommunities
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
October 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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. 🧡
September 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
August 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
📅 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
August 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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
Annual Reports - BC Earthquake Alliance
bcearthquakealliance.ca
July 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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
July 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🌍 “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
July 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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
www2.gov.bc.ca
July 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
👀 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
July 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🚨 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
July 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
BCEA FAQ 2
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
www.youtube.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🛠️ 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
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.
www.shakeoutbc.ca
July 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
July 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
🚨 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!
July 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM