Tsunami
Awareness
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According to scientific research, the risk of significant
tsunami affecting Saanich is small when compared to the communities
on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Nonetheless, it is
important that residents understand the risks and be prepared
to take precautions.
The District of Saanich recently hired a consultant to conduct
a tsunami risk assessment and to identify tsunami planning
zones for Saanich residents.
Watches/Warnings/Cancellations
If you hear that a Tsunami Watch is in place - this is your notification that a tsunami threat may exist and you should follow all instructions carefully. Listen to your AM/FM radio for further details.
If you hear that a Tsunami Warning is in place - this is your notification that a tsunami is expected. Verify that the notice includes this area and if it does move inland to an area that is outside the tsunami planning zone.
If you hear that there is a Tsunami Cancellation message - this is your notification that there is no tsunami threat to your area.
Please refer to the tsunami
brochure (PDF 1.9 MB) and risk map to educate
yourself about the risk of tsunami and to plan for your protection.
Saanich Tsunami Planning Zones
Click to view individual
maps:
Regional Planning Maps
For more emergency preparedness
information, or to inquire about how to become
a volunteer member of the Saanich Emergency Program,
contact the Emergency Program office, telephone (250)
475-7140, fax (250) 475-5556, email: kristie.robbins@saanich.ca |
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How
To Use the Planning Maps:
- Use the maps, listed to the left, to locate your home
and determine if you are in a tsunami planning zone,
(gray areas).
- If your home is outside a tsunami planning zone, be
prepared to receive neighbours in need of shelter.
- If your home is in the tsunami planning zone
use the map to locate the nearest park, field,
parking lot, or other open space outside the tsunami
planning zone where you can gather with others
to receive further information.
- Identify the route you would walk to reach safety
within one hour of a major earthquake. After an
earthquake, roads may be blocked and driving may
not be a safe option.
- Do the same for your place of work, school, or
common recreational facilities.
- Discuss the tsunami hazard with your family and
co-workers. Everyone should know what to do when
a tsunami follows a major earthquake. Discussing
tsunamis ahead of time will reduce fear and save
precious time.
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