Earthquakes don’t just happen in Mexico. They can happen here as well. According to PreparedBC, the odds of a damaging earthquake hitting B.C. in the next 50 years are one in three.
Odds of a damaging #earthquake in #BC in next 50 yrs - 1 in 3. Don't leave it to chance. Prepare today: https://t.co/183kMWVGrr #PreparedBC pic.twitter.com/aKWaostw2X
— PreparedBC (@PreparedBC) September 21, 2017
PreparedBC says this province is a high-risk earthquake zone, and says people should be prepared to be on their own for a minimum of 72 hours after an earthquake hits. People can survive by developing a household plan, putting together an emergency kit and connecting with neighbours. By planning ahead and practising drills, it’s easier to deal with whatever happens.
It’s provided a graphic that shows the basics that people should store in an accessible place in case the big one hits B.C.
