The following links to emergency organizations will guide viewers to the most current information about household preparations for emergencies, community safety and other selected safety/security issues:

• Saanich Emergency Program. This site provides information on local government arrangements for emergency preparedness and response, including tips for individuals on being prepared.
   

• BC Provincial Emergency Program. The PEP site contains a wealth of information about emergency preparedness and public safety. See particularly their section on personal safety.
   

• Public Safety Canada. This is the federal government site for emergency preparedness and other safety issues.
   

Are You Prepared?

A booklet on family   emergency preparedness titled "72 Hours - Is Your Family Prepared?" is available from Public Safety Canada or, for your convenience, may be obtained by clicking on the link below.

Earthquakes: Drop, Cover and Hold

The Provincial Emergency Program advises that the long-established "Drop, Cover, and Hold" strategy to reduce injury and death during earthquakes is the most appropriate response in British Columbia. Drop under some heavy furniture or into an alcove, cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects and hold on so that you remain covered. More information on this strategy may be viewed here.

The most important thing for personal safety in an earthquake is to BE PREPARED. The Provincial Emergency Program advice on preparedness may be viewed here.