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Prepare your Business for an Earthquake

16 Dec

0 38 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 1040 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

0 608 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

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Getting Your School Emergency Ready

12 Sep

0 763 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

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Slow Slip - foot and impending banana peel

8 Facts About Slow Slip

07 Jan

0 431 Post by Sophie Wooding

Did you know that earthquakes are not the only way that tectonic plates move? Earthquakes are a quick, jarring motion causing a lot of friction and often destruction. So what’s a slow slip? And do slow slips contribute to increased earthquake activity? Below are 8 facts about slow slips: Slow slips tend to be slower and quieter than earthquakes -

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How to Prepare for Landslides

20 Dec

0 279 Post by Sophie Wooding

Earlier in September, you may have heard of the large earthquake in Japan that caused multiple landslides, unfortunately killing at least nine people. Our hearts go out to their loved ones, along with any who were injured. After a natural disaster such as this, for those who were in the area, life will never be the same. For the rest of

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The Morning After…

23 Jan

0 421 Post by Alison Stewart

West coast residents spent an anxious night as a tsunami warning was issued following a 7.9 earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska. Some areas were evacuated, other areas were on alert and after several anxious hours the tsunami watch was lifted, and everyone was able to breath a sign of relief! Some people had a plan and when the tsunami siren

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It’s Time for the Great BC Shake Out!

12 Oct

0 297 Post by Sophie Wooding

Once a year, families, workplaces and organizations across British Columbia practice Earthquake preparedness in a unified event that reminds everyone of the basic safety tenets of earthquakes. If you’re not already involved, consider registering today! On October 20 at 10:20am millions of people worldwide will be practicing how to drop, cover and hold on. If you’re in another Canadian province, or

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