NEWS | SRD Encourages Participation in the Great BC ShakeOut
The SRD encourages residents to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in the Great BC ShakeOut on October 16, 2025, at 10:16 am.
(Campbell River, BC) – The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) encourages residents to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in the Great BC ShakeOut on October 16, 2025, at 10:16 am.
“The Great BC ShakeOut isn’t just about dropping, covering, and holding on for a few minutes,” said SRD Chair Mark Baker. “It’s a reminder for all of us—families, schools, workplaces, and communities—to take a real look at how prepared we are. After the drill, check your emergency kit, update your plan, and make sure your home or office is safe from things that could fall or break in an earthquake. A few small actions today can make a big difference when the ground starts to shake.”
Participating in ShakeOutBC at home, school or the office is easy using the following simple steps. Plan Your Drill:
- Register at shakeoutbc.ca to be counted, get email updates and more.
- Have a Drop, Cover and Hold On drill on Thursday October 16 at 10:16 am. If your drill takes place in an area at risk of flooding after a major earthquake such as the Gold River Waterfront, Downtown Campbell River, Ehatis, Esperanza, Fair Harbour, Kyuquot, Oclucje, Tahsis, Yuquot or Zeballos then it is encouraged that you also include a post-earthquake evacuation into your drill.
- Discuss what you learned and make improvements to your emergency plan.
This year, the SRD is offering community workshops and free first aid certification courses to provide residents in the regional district with the knowledge and skills to be better prepared for an earthquake. The following table provides a list of ShakeOut 2025 events. For events that require registration, please contact Shaun Koopman, Manager of Emergency Services at 250-830-6702 or skoopman@srd.ca.
| Community | Event | Date | Time | Location | Registration Required? |
| Tahsis | Tsunami Evacuation | Tuesday October 14 | 7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Recreation Centre Gym | No |
| Oclucje | Tsunami Evacuation | Tuesday October 14 | 12:00 pm-1:30 pm | Administration Office | No |
| Tasis | Tsunami Evacuation | Wednesday October 15 | 10:00 am-11:30 am | Recreation Centre Gym | No |
| Zeballos / Ehatis | Tsunami Evacuation | Wednesday October 15 | 7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Community Hall | No |
| Black Creek / Oyster River | Earthquake First Aid | Thursday October 16 | 5:30 pm-9:00 pm | Oyster River Firehall | Yes |
| Campbell River | Disaster Communications Tour | Thursday October 16 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm | Campbell River Search and Rescue Hall |
Yes
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| Cortes Island | Neighbourhood Disaster Communications | Thursday October 16 | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm | Mansons Hall | No |
| Gold River |
Intermediate First Aid |
Saturday October 18 – Sunday October 19 | 10:00 am-7:00 pm | Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre | Yes |
| Sayward | Intermediate First Aid | Saturday October 18 – Sunday October 19 | 10:00 am-7:00 pm | Heritage Hall | Yes |
| Quadra Island | Earthquakes in Southwest BC | Thursday October 23 | 7:00 pm-8:30 pm | Legion Hall | No |
To learn more about how you and your family can be better prepared for emergencies—or to explore the SRD’s regional emergency program—visit www.srd.ca/emergency-preparedness.
When building your household earthquake plan, take time to think through the specific needs of your family and home. You’ll find additional resources, toolkits, and planning guides at www.srd.ca/household-community-preparedness
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Media Contact:
Shaun Koopman – SRD Manager, Emergency Services 250-830-6702 | skoopman@srd.ca