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Shakeout BC earthquake drill coming up Oct 16

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When shaking happens you need to Drop, Cover and H old On. [Shakeout BC]
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Tuesday October 7, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC

by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends


The annual ShakeoutBC province-wide earthquake drill is coming up on Thursday October 16, 2025.

At 10:16 am participants will drop, cover and hold on as a way of practicing their response to the shaking caused by an earthquake.

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Drop, Cover and Hold On!

You can participate anywhere, wherever you are.

It’s important to develop muscle memory in case you need this skill during a real earthquake.

Registering at the ShakeoutBC website helps you promote the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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ShakeOut BC 2025 – earthquake drill. [Free ad placement courtesy of Island Social Trends]

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