British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 3rd Session (2022) Statements, 19 Oct 2022

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From YouTube: OCT 19 2022 Statements Jennifer Rice

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3rd Session
42nd Parliament

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Thank you honorable speaker, an average of 3 000 earthquakes are reported each year in this beautiful province that we call home, while the vast majority are too small to be felt. Earthquakes strong enough to cause structural damage may happen on average once per decade, it's scary to think about, but we owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to be prepared and understand what to do both.

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During and after a major earthquake, knowledge is key to safety, and that's why, every year we encourage British Columbians to imagine an earthquake scenario during the Great British Columbia ShakeOut tomorrow, at 10 20 a.m. People across BC in schools, workplaces and public places, including mlas at the BC legislature, will once again practice how to drop cover and hold on when you feel the ground shake immediately drop cover and hold on these three simple steps have saved lives in earthquake zones around the world.

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If you're able drop onto your hands and knees, this position prevents you from falling, but also um allows you to move if necessary, cover your head and neck with your arm and take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture.

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If there is no shelter nearby crawl to the nearest interior corner or wall, while continuing to protect your head and neck hold on to your shelter covering your head and neck until the shaking stops count to 60 before getting up giving unanchored objects time to settle tomorrow is an opportunity for British Columbians to make sure they have earthquake preparedness kits on hand that can support them with emergency supplies for at least 72 hours kits should include non-perishable food such as cans or granola bars, drinking water, a first aid kit, flashlights extra batteries, a radio as well as a backup of all critical documents.

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We all have a role to play in earthquake preparedness, so I encourage everyone to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. Thank you.