Canada’s Next Big Quake…..Long Overdue and We Are Not Ready
Last month the costliest natural disaster on record has killed as many as 25,000 people, caused an estimated $300-billion in damage and raised the spectre of widespread radioactive pollution. A tectonic fault known as the Cascadia subduction zone runs south 1,300...
How to deal with the pain in your….neck, wrist, elbow, back
Do you sit properly? If you want to learn then...STAND UP! Look straight ahead relax your shoulders let your arms hang loose This is your NEUTRAL position, and most people lose this form when they sit down. When you sit back down, think of how you need to support your...
10 Tips for Earthquake Safety
TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE SAFETY 1) Most everyone who simply 'ducks and covers' when building collapse are crushed to death. People who get under objects, like desks or cars, are crushed. 2) Cats, dogs and babies often naturally curl up in the fetal position. You should too...
Are you Ready?
Local Richmond papers are urging residents to prepare for natural disasters. There is no need to live in fear but we do need to be prepared. VANCOUVER/CKNW(AM980) : The head of the City of Vancouver's Emergency Management says residents need to take it upon themselves...
Largest Earthquake in 140 years hits coast of Japan – the 4th most powerful in the world
9.0 earthquake hit the coast of Japan a few days ago, 2 days after a 7.0 earthquake, and created a 10 metre tsunami that pounded Japan and was felt as far as the coast of Tofino, BC and Steveston BC. Over 88,000 people are missing and over 50 after shocks , some of...
New Zealand earthquake should be a reminder to prepare
Tuesday's deadly earthquake in New Zealand should remind Canadians to be prepared. Although we have national building code standards and our buildings should fare better, Canadians should expect to be independent for at least 72 hours. Last month, thousands of people...