Drop, Cover and Hold On: Be Earthquake-Ready

Join thousands of British Columbians in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct. 16 at 10:16 a.m.

Victoria has a one-in-three chance of experiencing a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. The best way to be safe is to get prepared.

During the Great BC ShakeOut, drop, cover and hold on, like you would if you feel shaking from an earthquake.

Visit victoriaready.ca to get even more prepared:

Subscribe to Vic-Alert, the City’s free emergency notifications, straight to your phone or email
Sign up for a free emergency preparedness workshop on Oct. 22 or Nov. 26