British Columbia is not prepared for a major earthquake. Bracing for floods, fires, avalanches, and the Canucks' unlikely return to the Stanley Cup finals has overwhelmed Emergency Management B.C. to the point where earthquake preparedness has become a "side of desk" activity, according to auditor general Russ Jones. There is a 12 per cent risk of a catastrophic earthquake inside the next 50 years, according to Jones. Are you ready for the big one, or are you playing the odds? Weigh in at nsnews.com.
Olly Scott Melbourne, Australia "Not at all. The people I was staying with had a little evacuation pack."
Gregory Wallace North Vancouver "No. I am leaving the country in five days."
Kathy McPhillips North Vancouver "Yes, I have some supplies."
Rosemary Fitzgerald North Vancouver "I have water and canned food and cereal. I could last a week with my son. The water may have expired."
Grant McIntosh North Vancouver "My wife takes care of that."
