Why Earthquake Planning is Important
BC has experienced many earthquakes with the most severe occurring in 1918, 1929, 1946 & 1949. The largest earthquake recorded in Canada had a magnitude of 8.1, occurring in 1949, off the Queen Charlotte Islands. Experts believe that BC is not only susceptible to...
Powerful Earthquakes in 2010 – 12 Steps to Earthquake Readiness
This has been the year of earthquakes. Eight powerful earthquakes have rocked Haiti, Chile, Turkey, Indonesia, China, and Japan, leaving hundreds of thousands dead, injured, or homeless. #1 Brief Staff. Staff should be educated on what to do before, during and after...
How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
Your sitting at your desk and your neck is sore, your back aches and soon you have lost your concentration. You know the feeling. #1 Adjust your Workstation. You spend 8 hours a day at your work station so being comfortable is key to staying healthy. Support your...
Three Emergency Preparedness Tips
Preparedness Tip #1 Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire in your home, and you need to leave quickly. What are the best escape routes from your home? Find at least two ways out of each room. Now, write it down — you’ve got the beginning...
Participate In Emergency Preparedness Week
Eight ways to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week! Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) began 15 years ago as a way to raise awareness across the country about the importance of being prepared for an emergency. This year, EP Week is being celebrated May 2 – 8...
Do you know how to handle Shock
Help your staff learn about shock treatment using the exercise below: Shock Scenarios: A child has been helping to prepare dinner: The knife slips and makes a long slice across her hand, which is now bleeding profusely. Only the mother and child are at home. Who can...