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12 Homeowner’s Resource Guide • September 28, 2011
VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE
Winter storms or earthquakes:
Be Prepared
By Jennifer Blyth
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veryone who lives on the West Coast knows we are at risk of an earthquake, which could happen without warning at any time. But as we welcome fall, windstorms and even snowstorms can also bring emergency situations that require residents to be prepared to fend for themselves for a few days...sometimes longer. Being prepared doesn’t need to take a lot of time, and local experts are ready to get you on your way. Coming up from the City of Victoria is a series of free Emergency Preparedness Workshops that will show participants how to better prepare for an emergency, including how to safely store drinking water, put together first aid and emergency supply kits, and prepare a family reunification plan. Daytime sessions are scheduled in the City Hall antechamber from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 24. Additional sessions are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre and Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre. Register at 250-920-3373 or email vema@victoria.ca For
more information, visit www.PrepareVictoria.ca In Saanich, join Saanich Emergency Program representatives at Pearkes Recreation Centre and at the Nellie McClung Library this Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and learn how to be prepared for an emergency – what disasters does Saanich anticipate; what should you do about household utilities; how can you adjust to loss of water/sewage services; and do you have a communication plan? The sessions are free but please pre-register: for Pearkes, call 250475-5400 or for the library, visit www.gvpl.ca or call 250477-7111. An additional workshop is planned Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place – register at 250 4757600. The next Oak Bay Emergency Preparedness session is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Windsor Park Pavilion, in addition to a special Oct. 5 session on Seniors Preparedness from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Monterey Centre – learn what you need to do to protect yourself in an earthquake and for other hazards, the importance of a buddy system and how to develop your Personal Preparedness Plan.
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