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Tsunami Areas of Risk, Vancouver, BC

 

After mapping out the areas of concern for potential tsunamis in Vancouver, the following facilities could be in danger:

Healthcare facilities at risk: False Creek Residence, Broadway Pentecostal Lodge, Yaletown House Society, Villa    Cathay Care Home.

Education facilities at risk: St. Anthony of Padua, Ecole Rose Des Vents, False Creek Elementary, Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Henry Hudson Elementary.

This map was produce by creating a two clip layer of healthcare facilities in danger, and educational facilities in danger, the attributes table revealed which facilities were at risk.

The proposed location for the new St. Paul’s Hospital location has it concerns when it comes to tsunami safety.

As can be seen from the map, the proposed location is within the area of concern for tsunami danger. Not only is is close to the shoreline, but it has quite a low elevation that would allow it to be at high risk of damage if a tsunami was to reach Vancouver