Prepare for an earthquake and other disasters

The City is preparing, are you?

Personal preparedness is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play. Planning for emergencies doesn’t need to be hard, and having a plan with your family and loved ones is key. Read some tips below to help get you started.

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  Know the risks

  Did you know that the Pacific Coast is the most earthquake prone region in Canada? Or that Greater Vancouver could potentially be affected by volcanic activity?

  The first step in personal preparedness is to know the risks. Read about what kind of hazards could affect Vancouver

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  Make a plan

  It’s as simple as starting a conversation with your loved ones.

  A home emergency plan can help you get started, such as the Prepared BC fill-in-the-blanks home emergency plan External website, opens in new tab. We also offer Neighbourhood Emergency Planning Program (NEPP) sessions in community centres across the city.

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  Designate a meeting place

  We may not be able to rely on phones and internet service after a major disaster, so it’s critical to pre-identify a place to find your loved ones.

  We have 25 Disaster Support Hubs that are a perfect place to not only meet, but for communities to support each other by sharing information, expertise, tools, resources, and more.

  Learn more and find your nearest Disaster Support Hub

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  Have what you need to get by

  Important services like water and gas are not a guarantee after a major disaster such as an earthquake. It’s important to have what you need to get by, just in case.

  Don’t forget to stock up for family members with special needs or those with four legs. 

  View some of the items you should have at home, in your car or at the office

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  Get to know your neighbours

  Resiliency starts in your own backyard. In an emergency, residents need to take care of each other whether you live in home or in an apartment.

  Being prepared isn’t just about what is in your emergency kit, it’s about who is in your emergency kit too. Get to know the skills, assets, and resources your neighbours may be able to provide in an emergency.