SRD Launches Northwest Vancouver Island Tsunami Storymap
Empowering residents and visitors to make informed emergency preparedness plans and keep people safe during a tsunami.
Campbell River, BC – The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Northwest Vancouver Island Tsunami Storymap, empowering residents and visitors to make informed emergency preparedness plans and keep people safe during a tsunami.
“A story map is a web map that has been thoughtfully created, given context, and provided with supporting information so it becomes a stand-alone resource. It integrates maps, legends, text, photos, and video and provides functionality that helps users explore the content” said SRD Chair Mark Baker “As users move through the story map, locations related to the story either appear or can be navigated to using underlined links in the text. At any time through this experience, the users can jump onto the map and move around on their own with the navigation tools.”
This story map is available at www.srd.ca/westcoast-tsunami-storymap
It was created to communicate findings of the Northwest Vancouver Island Tsunami Risk Assessment Project, a joint effort by Ocean Networks Canada, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Strathcona Regional District, local governments and First Nations living in the study area.
“The story map demonstrates findings from the tsunami risk assessment through maps, figures, photos, and video while reflecting on stories about similar events which have been passed down through oral tradition within the indigenous population” said SRD Protective Services Coordinator, Shaun Koopman. “Two scenarios were modelled, one originating from a Cascadia earthquake and the other from an Alaska earthquake. In some cases, modelled results correspond with prehistoric accounts of similar phenomenon. Reflecting on the past is one way we can validate the results of our tsunami models. Enjoy navigating through the story map to discover our findings and ways you can prepare for the risk associated with tsunamis on Northwest Vancouver.”
To prepare for a tsunami risk, people living and working in tsunami hazard zones are encouraged to practice their evacuation routes on foot or bike with family, friends or colleagues. Find out more at www.srd.ca/evacuation-plans-maps
Additionally, people are encouraged to prepare by making a home emergency plan and gathering supplies to build a home emergency kit and grab-and-go bags. For more information visit www.srd.ca/household-community-preparedness
Media contact: Shaun Koopman, Protective Services Coordinator 250-830-6702 | skoopman@srd.ca