Preparation and perspiration! Learn what it takes to stay safe during Tsunami Preparedness Week from April 13 to 19.

News Release
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich is encouraging residents to assess their family’s emergency preparedness plan and understand the tsunami risks in Saanich during Tsunami Preparedness Week.

Organized by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness’, Tsunami Preparedness Week is a great time for families to devote time to creating an emergency preparedness kit and discussing evacuation plans.

“Tsunami Preparedness Week is all about helping Saanich residents understand the tsunami risk within our community,” said Saanich Emergency Program Officer Erin Stockill. “People are often surprised to learn that much of Saanich is safe from tsunami, located outside the tsunami hazard zone. For those few localities that are within the hazard zone, in most cases, moving to safety means crossing the street or leaving the beach. For example, if you are visiting Cordova Bay beach, you only need to walk a few blocks inland from the beach. If you live within the tsunami hazard zone, try practicing your evacuation routes on foot or by bike, with your family or friends.”

Try out the tsunami tool

Interested in learning more about where the tsunami hazard zone is and what could be affected? Access the Capital Region Tsunami Information Portal! This interactive online tool allows users to enter any address in the Capital Region to see if it is located inside or outside of a tsunami hazard zone. The tool also provides information about recent earthquakes in and around the capital region. Know the risk where you live, work and play!

Learn more about tsunami preparedness

The Saanich Emergency Program hosts a Speaker Series on a variety of topics to provide residents with emergency preparedness insights. Please join us for the presentation:

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place (4636 Elk Lake Drive)

Register by calling 250-475-7600. To get started on your preparedness journey and read more about the Saanich Emergency Program, visit saanich.ca/prepare and follow along on X (formerly Twitter) with the accounts @SaanichEP and @SaanichFire. 

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