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Keeping kids safe and comfortable after an earthquake
As part of our 4 part article series with the Tri-City News on emergency preparedness, we discussed specific ways you can reduce the effects of a traumatic natural disaster on children. Some of what is covered in the article: What...
Survival Kits aren’t just for earthquakes
As part of our 4 part article series with the Tri-City News on earthquake preparedness, we discuss the many other uses for survival kits, outside of just earthquakes including: Power Outages Floods Fires Vehicle Accidents Snow Storms Read the full article...
Imminent Kelowna Floods – How Having a Survival Kit Helps
Thousands of people are about to be evacuated from Kelowna, as abnormal snow pack levels, over-saturated soil, warm temperatures and imminent heavy rainfall create ‘perfect storm’ conditions for brutal flooding. “We are planning for the worst and hoping for...
What We Learned from the Yukon Earthquake
On May 1st, 2017 at approximately 5:30am, a 6.2 earthquake hit the border between the Yukon and British Columbia. Residents were shaken awake by the quake, which rocked houses, damaged buildings, but luckily left no one injured. Here are a...
What to expect after an earthquake
In the final installment of our 4 part article series with the Tri-City News on emergency preparedness, we discuss the ugly details of what to expect after a major earthquake. Most of us have experienced a small earthquake, and remember...
Are you ready for the ‘Big One’?
The Tri-City News wrote a great article series for our Grand Opening, centered around the importance of being prepared for a major earthquake. In this 4 part article series, the Tri-City News and BC Quake staff outline what you should include...
