Squamish residents will once again be asked to ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ during the annual provincewide earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m.
The exercise aims to get locals thinking about what to do during an earthquake by having them simulate an actual event.
More than 3,000 earthquakes happen in 小蓝视频 each year, according to ShakeOut小蓝视频.
“This 60-second exercise could save the lives of you and your family in the event of an actual emergency. Being prepared and knowing precisely what to do during those crucial first few minutes of a natural disaster is essential,” said Mayor Karen Elliott in a news release.
ShakeOut小蓝视频 has a document detailing
District employees across all municipal buildings will join more than who will participate in this exercise.
(Tune into Mountain FM for an audio simulation of an earthquake at 10:21 a.m.)
The Squamish exercise will also include a test of the SquamishAlert emergency notification system, which alerts all subscribed residents of dangers or emergencies.
According to the District, approximately 6,690 residents have signed up for SquamishAlert, which is the free local alert system that goes out by call, email and text.
“The District has a robust emergency plan in place reinforced with the latest technology in our emergency alert system. We encourage all residents to ensure we’re prepared as a community by learning the hazards, knowing our evacuation zones, and building an emergency kit equipped for those first critical 72 hours," said Elliott.
To sign up for the SquamishAlert emergency, download the Voyent Alert! app or go to .
To learn more about local emergency preparedness and Squamish’s evacuation plan, go to .
For more information and to register for the provincial drill, go to .
