Earthquakes Archives

What Is a Tsunami, Anyway?

20 Jan

0 260 Post by Mackenzie Carpenter

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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Emergency Preparedness for University & College Students

21 Dec

0 295 Post by Grace Fullerton

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,

Categories: Earthquakes, Emergency Kits, Shelter

A photograph of the Christchurch, NZ skyline.

What We Can Learn From Christchurch

30 Mar

0 636 Post by Zenia Platten

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

0 551 Post by Zenia Platten

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

Categories: Earthquakes, Man-Made Emergencies

Prepare your Business for an Earthquake

16 Dec

0 568 Post by Zenia Platten

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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10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Prepared

13 Nov

0 1487 Post by Zenia Platten

People spend A LOT of time in their vehicles. Whether you’re commuting in your car, running the kids to school, spending the day in your work truck, or traveling the country with your RV or motorcycle, you’re relying on your vehicle to keep you safe. Today we’ll be covering 10 handy tips on what you can do to maximize your

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Recovery After a Disaster

23 Oct

0 1147 Post by Zenia Platten

Disasters have a clear beginning and end, but recovery can last a long time after the dust settles. But how do we as individuals, families, and communities respond to the enormous upheaval that comes with a major emergency? How can we ensure that our homes and businesses are safe, our families are cared for, and that we’re asking for help

Categories: Earthquakes, Fire, Severe Weather & Floods

Getting Your School Emergency Ready

12 Sep

0 1227 Post by Zenia Platten

September has come around yet again so it’s time to talk about what PACs and faculty can do to make their school emergency ready. At Total Prepare we understand that teachers and parents are some of the busiest people on the planet, so we make preparedness as simple as can be! Below we’ll talk about our worry-free fundraisers, parent-direct buying

Categories: Earthquakes, Fire, Severe Weather & Floods