Are you ready for the Big One?

This is a press release from the City of Victoria.   I attended one of these sessions in the spring and I recommend you consider going

Public Service Announcement
Are You Ready for the Big One?
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
For Immediate Release

VICTORIA, BC — Victoria has a one in three probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. It's not a matter of "if" a damaging earthquake will happen, but when. Learn what you can do to protect your family, pets and property at a free Emergency Preparedness Workshop this fall offered by the Victoria Emergency Management Agency.

There is plenty you can do to prepare for an earthquake including having an emergency first aid kit and a plan for reconnecting with your loved ones. Learn how you and your family can better prepare to cope in the event of an earthquake, including how to safely store drinking water, put together emergency supply kits for your home and vehicle, and prepare a family reunification plan.

Thursday, September 20 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fairfield Community Centre, 1330 Fairfield Road

Tuesday, September 25 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber

Wednesday, October 10 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber

Monday, October 15 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street

Monday, November 19 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber

Monday, November 19 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Victoria West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Road

To register for an upcoming free workshop, call 250.920.3373 or e-mail vema@victoria.ca

The Victoria Emergency Management Agency (VEMA) is the City of Victoria’s resource for helping our community prepare for an emergency. Responsible for coordinating an emergency response in the event of a disaster, VEMA also educates and empowers Victoria citizens on how to be “emergency prepared”. For more information, visit: www.PrepareVictoria.ca

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Please consider this announcement for your community calendar or events listings.


For More Information:

Rob Johns, Emergency Coordinator
Victoria Emergency Management Agency
Office: 250.920.3355 Cellular: 250.888.3594