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Emergency Planning

Training, drills & events

Training & drills

UVic offers a variety of training sessions designed to strengthen personal and workplace preparedness:

  • Active threat information session
  • Emergency preparedness workshop
  • Fire extinguisher training
  • Building and Floor Coordinators training (must be a BEC/FEC to register)

Sessions are free, but registration is required. 

Learn more on UVic Learning Central

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Fire drills

Fire drills are held in person throughout the year. When your building drill happens expect a 15-minute disruption to your work, teaching or study. Learn more about building evacuations.

Other preparedness training

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) and opioid emergency kits (naloxone) are available across campus. Learn where they are and explore training opportunities.

Events

Upcoming events


Annual events

The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is a province-wide earthquake drill that encourages everyone to Drop, Cover, and Hold On—a simple action that can save lives in a real earthquake. Every October, UVic joins hundreds of thousands of participants across BC, and millions more worldwide, to practice earthquake safety and raise awareness about preparedness.

Learn more about ShakeOutBC and how to prepare for an earthquake.