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!

Workplace emergency kit

  Keep the following items in a separate pack (such as a tote bag) stored in a convenient place in your workplace/office ready in case you have to walk home or to safety.  

• Gloves, walking shoes, outdoor clothing 
• Emergency ("space") blanket or sleeping bag
• Windup flashlight
• Windup radio 
• Whistle (three short blasts is the recognized signal for help) 
• Bottled water 
• Dried fruit, nuts, high-energy food bars 
• Photos of your family loved ones 
• Paper with your name, address and any special medical conditions.
• Address book

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