Brokers can help spread the word on the
Great British Columbia ShakeOut, and hopefully raise awareness on the importance of earthquake insurance.
The BC Earthquake Alliance and
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are working together to present Canada's largest earthquake preparedness drill on October 16, at 10:16 a.m., joining more than 500,000 people across the province as they ‘drop, cover and hold on.’
“Preparing for an earthquake should begin long before the ground starts to shake,” said Bill Adams, Vice-President, Western & Pacific, IBC. “To make sure you are prepared, participate in the
BC ShakeOut drill each and every year, and have an emergency plan in place. Keep a survival kit to ensure that you and your family are protected for at least 72 hours.”
The province has officially proclaimed October 16 as
ShakeOut BC Day, and is urging friends, family and colleagues to register at
www.shakeoutbc.ca.
“Participating in the
Great British Columbia ShakeOut is an excellent way for your family or organization to prepare to survive and recover quickly from a big earthquake – wherever you live, work or travel,” said Miranda Myles, co-chair of the
Great British Columbia ShakeOut.
Preparing Canada for an earthquake is one of IBC's top priorities. Last year, IBC commissioned a study – the first major research of its kind in 20 years – that revealed that Canada is unprepared for a major earthquake. IBC's strong partnership with
Great BC ShakeOut is helping raise awareness about the importance of earthquake preparedness.
Brokers can share this
video about the Great British Columbia ShakeOut with clients.
