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Earthquake Detectors and Alarms

31 Jan
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Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters that can cause great destruction and loss of life. In Canada, we experience a moderate number of earthquakes each year in some parts of the country. It is important to be prepared for an earthquake so you and your family can stay safe. This article will provide tips on how to prepare for earthquakes in
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Categories: Earthquakes, Electronics
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An Earthquake TODAY? Would you know what to do?

17 Jan
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If there was an earthquake today - right now - would you know what to do? While Canada does get its fair share of earthquakes, many Canadians are not prepared for them, or any other type of emergency. According to Statistics Canada, only 47% of Canadians have an emergency supply kit in their home. There were 22 "felt" earthquakes in
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Earthquakes in Canada: An Introduction

10 Jan
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Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that occur throughout the world. Canada is no exception, as the country's west coast is part of the Ring of Fire - an area prone to severe earthquakes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history of earthquakes in Canada, look at the earthquake risk areas in the country, understand the hazards associated with earthquakes,
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What Is a Tsunami, Anyway?

20 Jan
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Early in the morning on Saturday, January 15, 2022, many west coast Canadians received a notification from their local alert system: a tsunami advisory notice. We were instructed to stay away from beaches and marinas due to increased tidal currents until the advisory was lifted. Thankfully, there was no need for evacuation in our area. The advisory came as a result
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Categories: Earthquakes, News

Emergency Preparedness for University & College Students

21 Dec
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Moving away from home to go to University or College is an exciting and unforgettable time in one’s life. However, with it comes growing independence and self-reliance. As a university student myself, the recent floods affecting BC made me realize the knowledge gap for many university students regarding emergency preparedness. Working with the lovely team at Total Prepare has brought me an abundance of information,
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Categories: Earthquakes, Emergency Kits, Shelter
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What We Can Learn From Christchurch

30 Mar
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This year marks ten years since New Zealand's fifth-deadliest disaster in Christchurch, a city on the country's South Island. In early 2011, a series of earthquakes shook the region, costing over 100 lives and billions of dollars in damages. Ten years later, recovery efforts are still in progress. There have been many high-magnitude earthquakes around the world since then, so
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Can Humans Cause Earthquakes?

11 Mar
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Can humans cause earthquakes? Humanity is pretty powerful but does our power reach this far? Natural earthquakes are caused by the earth’s tectonic plates rubbing together or pressing into one another. Can we rival forces on such a massive scale? Can humans cause earthquakes? As it turns out, yes we can. The majority of earthquakes are natural.  However, scientists have been aware
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Categories: Earthquakes, Man-Made Emergencies
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Prepare your Business for an Earthquake

16 Dec
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Are you and your business prepared for an earthquake? At the end of every October, the Emergency Preparedness for Industry & Commerce Council (EPICC) hosts a conference for emergency management professionals across Canada. It’s an amazing event for industry pros to learn the latest and greatest research and theories. The best part? The food is incredible. I thought I would share
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Categories: Earthquakes