EARTHQUAKES IN B.C.

WHAT CAUSES EARTHQUAKES

INTENSITY & MAGNITUDE

MERCALLI SCALE

RICHTER SCALE

WHERE DO EARTHQUAKES OCCUR?

MEGATHRUST EARTHQUAKE?

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?

MINIMIZING THE RISK!

Home Emergency Kit - Food

• Choose foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation, are compact and lightweight.

• Choose food that is liked by and familiar to those most likely to eat it. If food must be cooked, include a "camp stove" and fuel.

Some examples of food choices include:

• Ready to eat canned meals:
  • stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, fish, poultry,
  • fruits, vegetables, cereals, 'trail mix',
  • oatmeal cookies, candies or jellies

• Freeze-dried foods

• Canned milk, juices, instant coffee, tea

• Staples such as sugar, salt, pepper, powdered coffee whitener

• Eating utensils; a manual ca opener

• Special dietary requirements

• Baby food and formula

• If you have pets, don't forget food for them.

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