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2025 Emergency Preparedness Survey

2025 Survey for Emergency Management Personnel in British Columbia-BC Earthquake Alliance (BCEA)

Emergency Preparedness Survey: Earthquake Preparedness & Emergency Education Needs

BC Earthquake Alliance Society

The BC Earthquake Alliance Society is a non-profit organization committed to increasing earthquake and emergency preparedness across British Columbia. As part of our strategic plan to strengthen education outreach and classroom readiness, we are working with educators to better understand what’s needed to support effective emergency preparedness education in schools.

This survey is part of a coordinated effort to shape training, develop age-appropriate classroom resources, and offer direct support where it’s needed most. Your input will help ensure that both teachers and students feel confident and equipped when it comes to earthquake safety.

Thank you for helping us build safer, more resilient learning environments.

We are offering an incentive of a deluxe two-person 72 hour emergency kit, or a ShakeOut BC Classroom Pack! The draw will be made on May 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Buttkus, Executive Director, BC Earthquake Alliance Society, at cbuttkus@bcearthquakealliance.ca.

1. About you and your organization

What is your current role or title?

2. Which sector do you primarily work in?
(Multiple choice – select one/best fit)

3. Which region of British Columbia do you primarily operate in?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

4. How long have you worked in the field of emergency management?

5. Earthquake & Tsunami Preparedness
Does your organization currently have an emergency plan that includes earthquake and/or tsunami preparedness?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

6. When was the last time your organization conducted an earthquake-specific drill or exercise (e.g., Drop, Cover, and Hold On)?

7. Do you feel your organization is adequately prepared for an earthquake or tsunami event?
( Strongly agree – Strongly disagree) 1-5 scale

8. What are the top 3 challenges your organization faces in preparing for earthquakes or tsunamis?

e.g., funding, staffing, leadership buy-in, awareness, competing priorities, etc.)

	1.
	2.
	3.

9.

Section 3: Engagement with the Great BC ShakeOut (Also known as ShakeOut BC earthquake drill)

Have you or your organization ever participated in ShakeOut BC activities?

Yes
No
Not sure

10. If yes, what types of activities have you conducted as part of ShakeOut?
(Select all that apply)

Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills
Tabletop exercises
Public outreach or education
Social media campaigns
Internal staff training or presentations
Student or youth-focused programming
Other: Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

11. If no, what are the primary barriers to participating in ShakeOut BC? (Select all that apply)

Lack of time
Lack of staff capacity
Competing priorities/emergencies
Lack of awareness about ShakeOut BC
Not relevant to our region
Lack of leadership support
Don’t feel the drill is useful
Other: Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

12. Section 4: Resource and Training Needs

Based on the resources available from our websites, What types of materials, topics, or resources would help support your earthquake/tsunami preparedness efforts? (Select all that apply)

13. What are the top 3 earthquake or tsunami preparedness topics your organization needs more training or information on?

Examples:

Earthquake-specific risk assessments
Tsunami evacuation planning
Non-structural mitigation
Emergency communications during a disaster
Business continuity planning
Community engagement
Other: Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

14. When was the last time you or your team received earthquake/tsunami preparedness training?

15. Does your organization currently have earthquake-specific public education resources for community or staff use?

16. Support from BC Earthquake Alliance

How familiar are you with the BC Earthquake Alliance (BCEA)?

17.

How can the BC Earthquake Alliance better support your organization in earthquake and tsunami preparedness?

18. Have you utilized BCEA services other than ShakeOut:

(Select all that apply)

Virtual Community of Practice (VCOP)
Quake Tales
Educational Workshops
Presentations to Regional Emergency Management Table
Videos

19. Would you be interested in collaborating or partnering with BCEA for future outreach, training, or educational initiatives?

Yes
No
Maybe – need more information

20. Please share any other suggestions, comments, or insights related to earthquake/tsunami preparedness in your organization or community.

21. What is your most useful source for earthquake and tsunami preparedness information?

22.

Optional Section (Contact Info for Follow-up or Collaboration)

Would you like to be contacted for follow-up, partnership opportunities, or to receive future resources from BCEA?

Yes – please provide your name and email:
Name; Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Email: Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
No
If you prefer, you can email us at office@bcearthquakealliance.ca.

Thank you for completing this survey!

Your responses will help BC Earthquake Alliance better support educators in preparing classrooms and students for emergencies.