52 Weeks to Better Survive an Earthquake

By Jackie Kloosterboer – Author – My Earthquake Preparedness Guide

Living on the West Coast, we know we live in an area that can be impacted by earthquakes and tsunamis – yet so very few of us are prepared.  Experts predict it’s only a matter of time before the "Big One" strikes - it could be 2 days, 2 months or 2 years – nobody knows for sure. What we do know is – if you, your family and pets are prepared, you will better survive-it and will recover quicker than those who are not prepared. 

When the ground starts shaking it is too late to develop your family’s earthquake plan – you don’t want to be asking:

• how do I connect with my family if we are not together and cell phones are down? 
• how do I feed my family and pets - we don't have earthquake supplies?
• what if I am at work when the disaster happens – how will I get home to my family and pets? 

Getting prepared for an earthquake can be a daunting task. We have great intentions - but it never happens.  For many of us we just don't know where to start.  I have found through my two decades of teaching preparedness - if you break it down into small manageable steps it makes the process easier and you see results. 

That is why I am starting - 52 Weeks to Better Survive an Earthquake. Beginning Thursday September 24, 2015 and for 52 weeks I will post a weekly tip to help you, your family and pets get prepared for whatever disaster comes your way.  

I would love to hear about your progress, your questions and any challenges you may be facing. My goal is to help as many people as possible get prepared for an earthquakes. 

We know it’s only a matter of time before the big one strikes.  Make sure you, your family and pets are prepared to Survive-It!

The time to prepare is NOW – once the earthquake strikes it will be too late!

As Always,

Be Prepared – Not Scared

Jackie Kloosterboer

Jackie Kloosterboer has been leading the way in earthquake preparedness for 2 decades presenting more than 100 Earthquake Preparedness sessions each year to groups and businesses. She is often interviewed by a variety of media outlets across Canada as she promotes the importance of earthquake and disaster preparedness.

As an Emergency Preparedness Specialist and an Instructor with the Justice Institute of BC Jackie travels across Canada teaching how to respond to disasters to help those who have been displaced. Throughout British Columbia Jackie has taken on leadership roles assisting those who have been impacted by disaster. 

Contact Jackie with any questions or to speak at your next event at (604) 355-2414 or jackie@survive-it.ca

www.survive-it.ca