BC getting one million dollars from Japan to help with the clean up of tsunami debris on our coast. The announcement comes just over two years after Japan was devastated by a strong earthquake and tsunami. One and a half million tonnes of debris washed out to sea and some of it is beginnnig to come ashore here in BC. Environment Minister Terry Lake … [Read more...]
Many in BC confused over what tsunami zones they live in following 7.5 magnitude Alaska quake
January 5, 2013 by
During a tsunami advisory or warning, like those issued early Saturday morning, we in BC hear about various zones. But many were confused about what zone they actually live in. "Those zones are based on the provincial, or the Emergency Management BC notification areas, so they're really zones designed that they can inform the emergency … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake in Alaska
January 5, 2013 by
Tsunami advisories for BC's coastal areas from the border to North Vancouver Island have been cancelled, but the tsunami warning for BC from the North Tip of Vancouver Island to Alaska remain in effect. This after an earthquake near Dixon Alaska just before midnight Saturday. It was originally believed to be a magnitude 7.7 quake, but has … [Read more...]
Province modifies tsunami notification process
November 12, 2012 by
The province is changing how it alerts communities to tsunami threats. Minister Shirley Bond says the government will forward information from Emergency Management BC to local authorities, media and first responders using e-mail and social media. "None of us think that any system of notification is perfect, so our job is to make sure that we take … [Read more...]
Tofino mayor says delay in nofication from Province led to District’s decision to activate tsunami sirens, phone notifications
October 28, 2012 by
Tsunami sirens in Tofino went off last night, alerting residents to seek higher ground following the 7.7 magnitude quake in Haida Gwaii. Mayor Perry Schmunk says they made the call to alert people via siren and phone notifications after having trouble getting more information from the province. "It took about 45 minutes before we got kind of … [Read more...]
Earthquake hits, tsunami warning in effect for parts of BC
October 27, 2012 by
A major earthquake -- and now a significant aftershock have hit the BC coast. At 8:04 tonight -- a magnitude 7.1 quake struck the Queen Charlottes -- about 40 kilometres south of Sandspit -- with a depth of about 19 kilometres. That has now been followed by an aftershock -- magnitude 5.8 -- also in the Haida Gwaii region. Officials have now … [Read more...]
Province works on plan to clean up tsunami debris
September 25, 2012 by
The province has laid out the next phase of its plan to deal with incoming debris from the Japanese tsunami. Environment Minister Terry Lake says staff are now working with coastal communities and First Nations to determine exactly how they're going to monitor and clean up what washes ashore from last year's disaster. Lake says about one and a half … [Read more...]
Environment Minister welcoming help with cleaning-up of tsunami debris
May 12, 2012 by
The Minister of Environment is welcoming a big volunteer effort to tackle the clean up of tsunami debris along the west coast. Terry Lake says while the government has a role to play, the effort from people along with various groups will help tackle the clean up. But he encourages people to keep in mind the value of some debris to the … [Read more...]
Shoreline cleanup crews looking for help ahead of tsunami debris arrival
May 10, 2012 by
As Japanese tsunami debris starts to wash ashore along the Pacific coast, a conservation group hopes to recruit volunteers to help in the effort. Jill Dwyer with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup says the group has launched an online registry. "With the tsunami debris, we don't really know how much is coming, or when it's coming, but we're just … [Read more...]
BC unites with Western States over tsunami debris issue
March 14, 2012 by
The Premier and the Governors of Washington, Oregon and California have agreed they will collaborate to manage potential marine debris from the tsunami in Japan last year that may wash up along the west coast. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire says the leaders have agreed to develop a joint communication strategy, share … [Read more...]
