Emergency sites in Vancouver

In the event of a major earthquake, the Park Board through its volunteer-based Emergency Social Services Program will coordinate food, shelter, first aid and other services to victims. Community Centres have been provisionally identified as shelter or muster locations for this purpose, with schools augmenting them if necessary. It is recommended that some basic supplies be pre-positioned at specified community centres, or other civic facilities, so that immediate needs can be addressed until provincial or federal aid becomes available. The supplies would include first aid supplies, cots, flashlights, tools etc.

(ref: http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/000502/rr1.htm)

The 23 City of Vancouver Emergency Shelter sites encompass most neighborhoods of Vancouver and should be within walking distance of your Vancouver home. If your dwelling is unsafe to inhabit or has been destroyed first try and seek emergency accommodation at a neighbors, family or friend home before proceeding to an Emergency Shelter; unless advised to do so.