Earthquake early-warning systems
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The initial warning that permits you to take evasive action

The network warning that extends the response time.

BE INFORMED, BE WARNED, BE PREPARED: BEFORE, DURING and AFTER an EARTHQUAKE

BEING PREPARED

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!

What to do if you are outdoors during an earthquake

General advice:

If outdoors: 
  • Stay there. Try to move to a safe spot away from windows, buildings, overhead wires or telephone poles. 

If you are in a vehicle: 

  • Try to pull over to a safe place. 
  • Try not to block the road. 
  • Park away from bridges, overpasses and buildings, if possible. 
  • Stay in the vehicle. 
If you are in a crowded public place: 
  • Try to take cover where you won't get trampled. 
  • If you are inside, don't run outside where you may be hit by falling debris. 
  • Sidewalks next to tall buildings are particularly dangerous. 
  • In shopping centres, try to take cover in the nearest store. 
  • Keep away from windows, skylights, and display shelves laden with heavy objects. 

If on a bus: 

  • Stay in your seat until the bus stops. 

What to do:

Indoors Outdoors

Copyright: Alex Makarow © 1998 - Revised April 11, 2000