Time: 10:17 am - 10:30 am
Location: : All UFV Campuses
The ShakeOut BC earthquake drill takes place at 10:17am on Thursday, October 17 (tenth month, seventeenth day at 10:17).
During the ShakeOut drill participants should:
- Drop to the ground
- Cover under a table or desk
- Hold On for 60 seconds
Participation is voluntary. For more information on how to register for ShakeOut, please visit The Great British Columbia ShakeOut.
UFV will also test the UFV Alert notification system to initiate the drill. The public address systems on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses will also be activated. No evacuation is necessary.
You will receive a message on your phone or device provided you have registered with UFV Alert.
Please ensure your UFV Alert contact information (cell number and email address) is up-to-date by checking here or you can register for the first time here.
If you have questions about the ShakeOut drill and UFV’s participation please contact jacqueline.toering@ufv.ca.
If you have questions about UFV Alert, please contact dave.pinton@ufv.ca.
Event Location : All UFV Campuses
Shake Out BC
Date(s): Thursday, October 17Time: 10:17 am - 10:30 am
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