On October 16, 2025, Saanich will participate in the Great BC ShakeOut. Millions of people will practice how to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:16 a.m. Whether at home or at work – residents and staff are encouraged to be prepared, have a plan and make a kit.
Quick Facts:
- The District of Saanich showcases its emergency notification page on Saanich.ca twice per year: on ShakeOut and during Emergency Preparedness Week in May.
- The page is enabled in the event of an emergency and provides residents with important information when accessing any Saanich web page.
Learn more:
- For more information or to register for ShakeOut BC, please visit here: Earthquake Preparedness BC | The Great British Columbia ShakeOut
- To learn more about emergency preparedness, presentations or volunteering with the Saanich Emergency Program, contact sep@saanich.ca or call (250) 475-7140.