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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

@shakeoutbc.bsky.social
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Join us every year on the third Thursday of October for the world's largest earthquake drill.

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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🔔 Sign up is now open for #ShakeOutBC2026 Oct 15 at 10:15 am Practice Drop! Cover! Hold On! from anywhere and learn how to stay safe before an earthquake strikes. 🔗 Sign up here: www.shakeoutbc.ca #EarthquakeSafety #EarthquakePreparedness #StaySafeBC
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Today is #GivingTuesday! The BC Earthquake Alliance (BCEA) is a not-for-profit society promoting awareness & enabling preparedness for earthquakes/tsunamis across B.C. We welcome financial contributions and are grateful to our partners. Please support our work! #GivingTuesdayCA #BCPreparedness
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
1 day until #ShakeOutBC! 💡 Check your emergency kit: water, snacks, flashlight, docs — be prepared! Sign up at www.shakeoutbc.ca #EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn #ShakeOutBC2025
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
📣 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
⏳ 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Happy Thanksgiving, BC! We're thankful for our resilient communities. Stay safe and prepared this holiday! #EarthquakePreparedness #ShakeOutBC
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
🕓 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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. 🧡
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
📅 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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
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Annual Reports - BC Earthquake Alliance
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
🌍 “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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
👀 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🚨 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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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
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BCEA FAQ 2
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🛠️ 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
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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.
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
🚨 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!
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
“Drop! Cover! Hold On!” is always the best thing to do during an earthquake. But why isn’t the “Triangle of Life” safe? Watch seismologist & BCEA board member Alison Bird explain: ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=AC-b... 📝 Join the Drill: shakeoutbc.ca #EarthquakePreparedness
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BCEA FAQ 3
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thank you to the Cowichan Tribes for the warm welcome at their Open House with MotionSAFE, Inc.! 🙌 We’re grateful to partner with @redcrosscanada.bsky.social to support earthquake preparedness. #ShakeOutBC #EarthquakePreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #Duncan #YouthEngagement #Resilience
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair at UVic! From the simulator to great convos, it was a powerful day. Huge thanks to our volunteers & partners #saanich #DistrictOakBay #CityOfVictoria #EsquimaltBC 💥 #EmergencyPreparedness #EarthquakeReady
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Hey neighbours! 👋 Want to be ready for anything? Let’s level up our community game: 1️⃣ Say hi, spark a chat to build connection 2️⃣ Make a shared plan - who’s got skills or tools? 3️⃣ Practice "Drop! Cover! Hold On!" Small steps = safer neighbourhood. 💡 #ShakeOutBC2025 #NeighbourhoodPreparedness
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Why take part in #ShakeOutBC2025 ? Alison Bird, a seismologist and BCEA board member, explains how drills like "Drop, Cover, and Hold On!" help us prepare for the unexpected. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7I3... 🗓️Sign up for the Drill now: www.shakeoutbc.ca #EarthquakePreparedness #DropCoverHoldOn
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BCEA FAQ 1
YouTube video by BC Earthquake Alliance
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Earthquake stories — real, raw, and deeply human. 👉 Dive into #QuakeTales: lived experiences that reveal what resilience and preparedness really mean. 🔗 bcearthquakealliance.ca/bcea-quake-t... #EarthquakePreparedness #Resilience #Storytelling
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Quake Tales - BC Earthquake Alliance
QuakeTales: Real Stories, Real Insights Watch the video and download the story below to immerse yourself in QuakeTales. These firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the experiences of those...
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🗓️ Mark your calendars: Oct 16 at 10:16am It’s time to #DropCoverHoldOn for #ShakeOutBC2025! 📍 Practice earthquake safety anywhere you are. ✅ Sign up now 👉 shakeoutbc.ca #EarthquakePreparedness #ShakeOutBC
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Thank you to the seniors and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for having us at "The Village" for an Earthquake Preparedness workshop! Big thanks to our amazing volunteers who led the session your time and effort mean so much. #Vancouver #Seniors #Community #Education #EarthquakePreparedness #Resilience #SUCCESS
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut @shakeoutbc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🌎 Welcome to the official BlueSky for the ShakeOut BC earthquake drill, organized by BC Earthquake Alliance! We promote awareness and enable preparedness for earthquakes & tsunamis in BC. #ShakeOutBC #GetReady #EarthquakePreparedness
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