Insurance Bureau of Canada supports earthquake preparedness in ShakeOut BC

Insurance Bureau of Canada Supports Earthquake Preparedness in ShakeOut BC | Insurance Business in Canada Canada's Catastrophe and Flood Insurance Office supports earthquake preparedness in ShakeOut BC Nearly 500,000 sign up for annual disaster and flood drill

By Jonalyn Cueto

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) highlighted the importance of earthquake preparedness in support of ShakeOut BC, Canada's largest earthquake drill.

Nearly 500,000 British Columbians have registered for the annual event, which returns on October 17 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year's drill will feature the Quake Cottage simulator, which will provide a realistic picture of what a major earthquake might be like.

Southwest British Columbia has a 30% chance of experiencing a major earthquake within the next 50 years, noted Greg Moy, IBC's director of government relations for the Pacific and Western Region.

“It's time to get ready,” Moi said. “Practicing how to respond and reinforcing the importance of preparedness helps all British Columbians prepare to respond quickly and effectively.”

Participants will practice the “drop, cover and hold” technique designed to enhance rapid response and safety in the event of a real earthquake. Organized by the British Columbia Earthquake Alliance (BCEA), ShakeOut BC has been helping British Columbians practice emergency preparedness since 2011.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim praised the initiative, stressing the importance of training to build a “culture of preparedness” in the community.

This year's event will also include a public preparedness exhibition, with booths and demonstrations from key partners, such as Natural Resources Canada, Fortis BC, and PreaidedBC.

The event will be hosted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Acting Vice President Shri Madiwal stressed the port's role in supporting regional recovery in the wake of the disaster.

“We are pleased to see so many British Columbians committed to preparedness,” said BCEA President Naomi Yamamoto.

“We are excited to add the Quake Cottage simulator to this year's event. We encourage everyone in the county to join us, as this practice could one day save lives.”

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