The Great British Columbia ShakeOut

OTHER SHAKEOUTS
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Central U.S.
- Guam
- Idaho
- Japan
- Nevada
- New Zealand
- Oregon
- Puerto Rico
- SouthEast U.S.
- Southern Italy
- Utah
- Washington
- Other States & Countries
- ShakeOut en Español

Be a Part of the ShakeOut

LEARN MORE

While we can not stop a huge earthquake from occurring, we can be prepared. Learn more about earthquake safety and how you can get prepared at the following:

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

ShakeOut: How to Participate

Also, you may find answers to your questions about the ShakeOut on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

ShakeOut Resources

Click here to see the Global ShakeOut resources!

The following materials are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness:

Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

General Preparedness Information

Order ShakeOut T-shirts

Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

These manuals provide guidance at several levels for planning your drill (2011 versions but still useful, 2012 versions coming soon):

Basic School Earthquake Drill Ideas: How to plan and implement a basic school drill
ShakeOut Participant Guide: Four levels of drills (simple to advanced) for any organization
How to Participate: Basic instructions for a simple drop, cover, and hold on drill

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (New, PDF)

Media Guide for Local Governments (New, PDF)

Girl Guides of Canada ShakeOut badge program

What to do after the shaking stops!

After the shaking stops: Car

After the shaking stops: Home

After the shaking stops: Work

Multimedia

Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill.

Several videos about preparedness, "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," and the Shakeout.

Expect It. Have You Prepared? Song:

Posters (or Flyers)

Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters. Flyers for each participation category are available below.

"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)

"Join Us"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)

"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)

"What to do
during an Earthquake"
Color (PDF)

"Protect yourself
during an Earthquake"
Color (PDF)

Posters and Flyers
(Mandarin and Cantonese)
Color (PDF)

Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)
Individuals and Families Childcare and Preschool K-12 Schools and Districts Youth Organizations Colleges and Universities First Nations Federal Government Provincial Government Local Government Community Groups Businesses Healthcare	Senior Facilities/Communities Disability/AFN Organizations Non-Profit Organizations Preparedness Organizations Faith-based Organizations Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc. Volunteer/Service Clubs Animal Shelter/Service Providers/ Agriculture/Aquiculture Volunteer Radio Groups Science/Engineering Organizations Media Organizations