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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island

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A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island. Canadian...

Being Prepared for an Emergency

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On the heels of last week's Great BC ShakeOut, emergency coordinators are reminding residents about the importance of being...

Get Set for the ShakeOut

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This morning marks the annual Great BC ShakeOut. At 10:19 AM, millions of people worldwide will practice how to "drop,...

Fire chief reminding residents on importance of emergency kits

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Powell River's fire chief is urging residents to make sure emergency kits and emergency plans are up to date....

Being prepared for an emergency

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Emergency preparedness staff are urging people to review their emergency plan. Shaun Koopman with the Strathcona Emergency Program says the...

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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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