Earthquakes/Emergency response planning

[Anna]

Does any one have thoughts or information for a emergency response program on earthquakes? I have a branch in British Columbia and they get tremors and they say that an earthquake will hit the west in the next 5 years? There is some good information in the tornado thread but maybe some of you have something different to add?

[mmsimpso]

You are going to have to look at many times of potential actions depending on the severity of the quake. Things like being prepared for shelter-in-place, where to go when it starts (a room able to be used that will stand up to it or one built for the purpose), who do you look after the people after the quake if you get cut off from outside resources.

Lot the look at in regards to earthquakes.

Hope I was Helpful

[Melissa]

Anna, you might want to check these links out as well.


http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/info-gen/prepare-preparer/index-eng.php

http://www.pep.bc.ca/hazard_preparedness/prepare_now/prepare.html