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?
