🌍 Vancouver Emergency Preparedness Guide – Earthquake, Tsunami, Flood & Fire
After the tsunami scare in Alaska, it’s a good time to ask:
Are YOU ready for an emergency in Vancouver?
Here’s a simple A, B, C, D guide for staying safe in case of:
- A. Earthquakes
- B. Tsunamis
- C. Flooding
- D. Fires / Smoke
A. 🌍 Earthquake – “Drop, Cover, Hold On!”
What to do during shaking:
- 🧎♀️ Drop to the ground
- 🛡️ Cover your head and neck under a table or with your arms
- ✊ Hold on until the shaking stops
After the quake:
- 🔍 Check for gas leaks, fire, and injuries
- 📱 Use text messages to reduce phone line congestion
- 📻 Tune in to CBC Radio 690 AM or 88.1 FM for emergency updates
- 🚪 Stay away from elevators
🧰 Build your kit: water, food, flashlight, batteries, radio, medications, first aid, cash, copies of ID.
B. 🌊 Tsunami – “Get to Higher Ground ASAP!”
When to act:
- If you feel a long or strong earthquake near the coast, don't wait — evacuate to higher ground immediately
- Follow alerts from Emergency Info BC or tsunami.gov
Where to go:
- Move at least 20 metres above sea level or as far inland as possible
- Do not go to the beach to "watch"
- Avoid bridges and waterfronts
📍 Areas like Kitsilano Beach, Stanley Park Seawall, False Creek are vulnerable in a major tsunami scenario.
C. 🌧️ Flooding – “Avoid Water, Stay Alert”
Before and during flooding:
- Stay tuned to Vancouver.ca and Environment Canada for weather alerts
- Move valuable items to upper floors if flooding is expected
- 🚗 Never drive through flooded roads — water is stronger than it looks
📍 Flood-prone areas in Vancouver include low-lying neighborhoods near the Fraser River and False Creek.
D. 🔥 Fires / Wildfire Smoke – “Air Quality and Evacuation Ready”
Wildfire smoke:
- 🪟 Keep windows and doors closed on smoky days
- 🧼 Use HEPA filters or a DIY fan with furnace filter
- 😷 Wear an N95 mask outside when air quality is poor
Fire evacuation (for rural or suburban areas):
- 🧳 Have a grab-and-go emergency bag ready
- 🗺️ Know your community’s evacuation route
- 🏘️ Help neighbours, especially seniors and people with mobility challenges
🚨 Stay updated at BC Wildfire Map
✅ Quick Emergency Prep Checklist:
- 📦 Emergency kit (3 days' worth of supplies)
- 📱 Sign up for Emergency Info BC & Alert Ready
- 💬 Make a family and community plan
- 📍 Know your meeting points
Stay safe, stay informed, and help each other out. 💚
Blog by: Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
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