VancouverGREATER VANCOUVER EVENT
Emergency Preparedness 101
Learn how individuals, organizations and neighbourhoods can prepare for earthquakes and other emergencies, including planning and emergency-kit basics.
- Date and time
- Location
- West Vancouver Memorial Library — Welsh Hall · 1950 Marine Drive · West Vancouver · V7V 1J8
- Organizer
- West Vancouver Memorial Library
About this event
Held in connection with the Great British Columbia Shakeout on Oct. 15, 2026, this session offers practical guidance to help individuals, organizations and neighbourhoods become more resilient during an earthquake or other emergency.
Participants will learn about hazards on the North Shore, what to include in an emergency plan, and how to prepare an emergency kit or grab-and-go bag. The session is presented in partnership with North Shore Emergency Management. The free session is on October 20, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Welsh Hall at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J8. Register through the event page. For enquiries or accessibility requests, contact 604-925-7403 or info@westvanlibrary.ca; venue accessibility details are linked on the event page.