According to a recent report from the Institute for Castrophic Loss Reduction, there is a 30 percent chance that an earthquake strong enough to cause significant damage will rock southwestern BC within the next 50 years. This report urges Canada and Canadians to accelerate the pace of seismic building and infrastructure upgrades.
More work must be done to earthquake proof fire halls, schools, and buildings and to ensure that individuals have adequate and relaible water and food supplies.