The ShakeOut BC earthquake drill takes place at 10:17am Thursday, October 17 (tenth month, seventeenth day at 10:17). During the ShakeOut drill faculty, staff, and students should — Drop to the ground — Cover under a table or desk — Hold On for 60 seconds.
UFV will test the UFV Alert emergency notification system to initiate the drill. The public address systems on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses will also be activated. No evacuation will take place.