Earthquake Interesting

In the past few months there have been a couple earthquakes that have made headlines around the world. The first was in Christchurch, New Zealand, the other in Japan.

The Japan quake has hit home for Sue and I. We have an earthquake kit, but neither of us feel like it is enough. We went through it again, updating the kids clothes, and taking stock of what we have. It's ok, but needs more food and water supplies. I've also gotten the kit necessary to secure the hot water tank to the wall, and now that I have the appropriate drill, will get to that this weekend.

Since the Japanese quake, I've done more reading than normal on earthquake preparedness. Thankfully Victoria doesn't have much of a Tsunami threat.

I've been on one emergency preparedness seminar already, and learned a lot of interesting things. A few days ago our daycare provider who is also on the Esquimalt town council sent out a powerpoint presentation about the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program.

It is a series of three courses over 5 sessions. There is a preparedness seminar, a disaster first-aid course, then a light urban search and rescue course. All three courses sound very interesting, and even if it weren't for the recent quakes, I likely would have wanted to sign up for them.

As if I wasn't busy enough already. Two young kids, training for the Tour de Victoria, working, looking for a new job, and now disaster training. :) Sometimes it feels good to be busy.