The University is participating in ShakeOut BC on October 20 at 10:20 a.m. and would like everyone on campus to practice “Drop, Cover and Hold” and learn what to do in the event of an earthquake.   ShakeOut BC is the largest earthquake drill in Canadian History. Earlier this year, more than 470,000 people participated in the first ShakeOut BC. The drill will be on the third Thursday of October annually.

Even though there haven’t been large earthquakes along the coast in recent years, small earthquakes happen often. More than 1,200 are recorded each year across the province.

For more information on how to participate in ShakeOut BC and emergency preparedness, visit www.riskmanagement.ubc.ca

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