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Tsunami alert – Sooke Emergency Program information update

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 23, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 23, 2018

–Kenn Mount, Director of Community Safety/Fire Chief, District of Sooke At about 1:30am on January 23, 2018 a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck deep below the ocean floor, approximately 300 km southeast of Kodiak Alaska. Shortly after, a Tsunami Warning was issued for … Continue reading →

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Tsunami alert – Juan de Fuca Emergency Services information update

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 23, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 23, 2018

–Mike Hicks, CRD Director for Juan de Fuca The Juan de Fuca Electoral Area spends close to $ 100,000  per year on Emergency Services. The CRD’s Emergency management team works with our local JDF Emergency team  to prepare for a … Continue reading →

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Tsunami alert timeline, SPN seeks reader input

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 23, 2018 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 23, 2018

-SPN News In the early morning of January 23, an 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kodiak Alaska. The approximate timeline for the Earthquake and resulting Tsunami alert, from January 23, 2018 was as follows: 1:30 am: A 7.9 magnitude earthquake … Continue reading →

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A tsunami warning has been issued (UPDATE: CANCELLED at 4:35am)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 23, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

4:35am: The warning has been cancelled. ORIGINAL POST: January 23, 2:06 am A tsunami warning has been issued. If you are in a coastal area that is at risk, you should move to high ground now and heed further instruction … Continue reading →

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What, me? Worry? How to get peace of mind through proper emergency preparedness

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 28, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 23, 2018

Have you ever wanted to get prepared but don’t know where to start? This book, researched and written by East Sooke resident Kim Fournier, is for you! This practical, easy-to-follow and comprehensive guide will show you how to protect your … Continue reading →

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JdF residents can now sign up for the Emergency Notification System

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 3, 2017 by Britt SantowskiMay 15, 2018

–Mike Hicks, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Director Starting today, residents of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area may register at online for the Emergency Notification System. The Juan de Fuca Electoral Area includes East Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan … Continue reading →

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Good to Know: Earthquake Preparedness, Lists and Links

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 30, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

From the Emergency Preparedness and Response website: Emergency Supplies for Earthquake Preparedness Stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies should include a first aid kit, survival kits for the home, automobile, and … Continue reading →

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Know the Risks: Tsunamis

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 28, 2015 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

The following information comes from BC’s Emergency Awareness website, and it includes resources specific to Sooke. See the Resources below. Also, please note: Sooke PocketNews’ Weather page streams earthquake alerts and warnings, so you do NOT need your own Twitter … Continue reading →

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Tsunami detection system installed on Vancouver Island

Sooke PocketNews Posted on August 4, 2015 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 23, 2018
Tsunami detection system benefits coastal communities like Sooke

I did not know this. And since I just found this out, I imagine that others might not have known about this either. In a nutshell, a tsunami detection system was installed near Tofino, BC. Bottom line, it can detected … Continue reading →

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