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Get ready to ShakeOut on Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m.

Graphics depict drop, cover and hold on

UVic is participating in ShakeOut BC on Oct. 19. At 10:19 a.m., Drop, Cover and Hold On as part of the province-wide earthquake drill.

In BC, minor earthquakes are not infrequent and a major earthquake will eventually occur in or near Victoria. ShakeOut BC is the largest earthquake drill in Canada and a great way to prepare. This year, one million people are expected to participate province-wide.

Learn about ShakeOut BC at UVic and earthquake preparedness