2023 SELF-GUIDED SHAKE OUT AND GET OUT Community Evacuation Exercise.
If you live, work, or recreate in downtown Campbell River, participate in the upcoming community emergency exercise on October 19, 2023.
A major earthquake could happen on Vancouver Island at any moment and a potential John Hart Dam or Strathcona Dam failure exists until BC Hydro completes planned seismic upgrades. Downtown Campbell River is especially at risk, which makes this exercise important for anyone who frequents the downtown core. Remember: if it knocks you down, go to high ground!
This exercise helps by:
- Assessing how long it takes you to get outside of the post-earthquake inundation (flooding) zone following a major earthquake. Can you get outside of the inundation zone within 30 to 60 minutes after the shaking stops?
- Allowing you to practice the real evacuation actions that you should take.
- Creating awareness about the geographic area of the post-earthquake inundation zone.
- Highlighting and sharing all possible evacuation routes.
How to participate:
The City and the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) encourage everyone to participate. No pre-registration is required, just get involved on Thursday, October 19, 2023, starting in the inundation zone.
10:19 a.m. – Drop, Cover and Hold On for five minutes. After the “shaking" stops, count to 60 and then begin your evacuation immediately by getting safe and moving out of the area.
10:24 a.m. – Evacuate to your closest area outside of the inundation zone on foot or by bicycle (it is unlikely regular vehicles could navigate the roads after an earthquake due to extensive damage).
When you safely reach an area outside of the inundation zone, check to see how long it took you to evacuate your area. Return to your original location.
Enter the Contest to Win Prizes:
Take a selfie at every stage of the exercise. Post them to Facebook or Instagram and tag @strathconaregionaldistrict and use the hashtag #ShakeOutThenGetOut2023, or email them to preparedness@srd.ca. Everyone who submits their selfies, between October 19 and 23, 2023, will be entered to win one of several household emergency preparedness prizes, with a grand prize of a Household Wildfire Sprinkler Protection Kit!
For more information please contact:
Stephanie Bremer, City of Campbell River Assistant Chief – Fire Dispatch/Emergency Management | 250-286-6266 | stephanie.bremer@campbellriver.ca
Shaun Koopman, Strathcona Regional District, Protective Services Coordinator | 250-830-6702 | skoopman@srd.ca