The Great British Columbia Shakeout was held across the province the morning of Oct. 19, to help earthquake preparedness.
The annual event was observed in government and business offices and other workplaces, where employees took shelter under desks or tables.
The annual event encourages people to learn to 鈥渄rop, cover, and hold on鈥� during a quake.
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鈥淚f there isn鈥檛 a table or desk near you, drop to the ground in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms,鈥� according to Shakeout guidelines. 鈥淒o not try to run to another room just to get under a table.鈥�
More information on quake preparedness can be found on the .
