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How Vancouver prepares for emergencies

Everyone has a role to play in making sure we all stay safe in emergencies. The City commits major resources to make sure our public buildings, roads, and bridges are safe. We also make sure we are prepared to give shelter and other emergency during emergencies. Bridge upgrades The City owns and maintains 26 bridges … Continue reading »

Japan quake studies suggest harder jolt to NW possible

Studies of last year’s giant Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan suggest that shaking from a Cascadia megaquake could be stronger than expected along the coasts of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, researchers reported Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. VANCOUVER, B.C. — Scientists are still unraveling … Continue reading »