With the crisis in Japan, and the fact that the west coast is still at high risk of a major earthquake, we felt that it was important to put together a workshop that could act as an introduction to disaster preparedness. We call it "Escaping Ground Zero."
In the workshop you will learn warning signs of earthquakes, floods and tsunamis. You will learn what parts of the lower mainland are at risk for tsunamis, earthquake damage, flooding, and liquefaction: where the ground becomes so wet that buildings sink as though in quick sand. You will learn what to pack for an evacuation bag. You will learn which routes out of the greater Vancouver area are likely to be open and which will likely be clogged with desperate people, and which are at risk of road closure due to avalanche in the event of an earthquake. You will learn what type of earthquakes the west coast is prone to, and what areas will be hardest hit by the resulting tsunami. You will learn how to coordinate your escape team. And you will build a plan so that you increase your chances of survival. Because this isn't a matter of if, just a matter of when.
We need to know from you how many people are interested in paying $20 for a full day workshop on a weekend, in order to set up our venue. So please let us know so we can put this up as quickly as possible.
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