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Eerie quiet at NW fault where ‘big one’ may shake

06 Dec
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The opening line of Tom Banse's news report caught our attention: "Any parent of a rambunctious youngster can tell you trouble might be afoot when things go quiet in the playroom. Two independent research initiatives indicate there is a comparable situation with the Cascadia earthquake fault zone....onshore seismometers have detected few signs of the grinding and slipping you would expect
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Categories: Earthquakes

Friday Round up – December 5

05 Dec
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It has been a while since we brought you our end of week round up of news and events on the world wide web related to emergency preparedness.  This week brings us a short column on the use of reminders to employees to "don't make yourself the first victim".  A suspected Ebola patient is being treated in Boston and finally
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Categories: News

Preparing for a Long Hike

13 May
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With summer approaching more and more people are getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. Whatever your activity of choice may be it is important to be prepared if you are spending long days outside. Going on long hikes with your family can be the most enjoyable time and give you amazing memories. If you are out and something happens however, and
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Categories: Camping

Preparing for an Earthquake in a Small Community

06 May
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As recent news stories have shown, earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime and it is important to be prepared all year round. Those who live in small rural communities may need to be even more prepared than those in larger communities. It is important to make sure you have all the essential tools for surviving and enough food and water to
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Categories: Earthquakes

Easy-Build Flood Barriers To Protect Your Home

01 Apr
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As this year’s relentless winter finally approaches, countless homes across the country are bracing for record flood waters. Making sure your home, business and other possessions are protected before the waters reach your community or neighbourhood is your best defense. Quick Dam Flood Barriers is an innovative new product that is designed to contain and divert water away from your
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Categories: Severe Weather & Floods

Caution – Snow melt and flood risk

25 Mar
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Unfortunately many areas in the country are still in the grip of winter with already heavy accumulations of snow and more on the way. As bleak as it may seem, spring is just around the corner and with it, the melting of huge amounts of snow in a relatively short period of time. The result will inevitably be the danger
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Categories: Severe Weather & Floods

Prepare for Hiking or Camping Adventures

21 Mar
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Hiking is a great way to keep fit and a favourite pass time throughout much of the country especially in mountainous regions such as western Canada. The solitude, communing with nature and the majestic beauty of the wilderness is an ideal way to unwind and leave the stresses of day-to-day life behind. But when planning a hiking or camping trip
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Categories: Camping, News

What Has Your Daycare Done To Protect Your Child?

18 Feb
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As we all know, emergencies and natural disasters can happen anywhere and anytime. For anyone with school-aged children, a huge fear for any parent is that an emergency situation will occur while their children are at school or daycare. The safety and well-being of your children is of course the biggest concern but is your child’s school or daycare prepared
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Categories: News