City of Victoria
City of Victoria
10/09/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2025 16:28
Drop, Cover and Hold On: Be Earthquake-Ready
Date
October 9, 2025
Type(s)
Latest News
Join thousands of British Columbians in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct. 16 at 10:16 a.m.
Victoria has a one-in-three chance of experiencing a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. The best way to be safe is to get prepared.
During the Great BC ShakeOut, drop, cover and hold on, like you would if you feel shaking from an earthquake.
Sign up for the BC ShakeOut earthquake drill at shakeoutbc.ca.
Visit victoriaready.ca to get even more prepared:
- Subscribe to Vic-Alert, the City's free emergency notifications, straight to your phone or email
- Sign up for a free emergency preparedness workshop on Oct. 22 or Nov. 26
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