UFV encourages students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct 17 at 10:17 AM. 

During ShakeOut, UFV also tests the UFV Alert emergency notification system. 

You will only receive a message from UFV Alert on your phone or device if you are already registered with the system. Please ensure your UFV Alert information (mobile number and email address) is up to date by checking here, or you can register for the first time here. 

During the ShakeOut drill participants should: 

• Drop to the ground. 

• Cover under a table or desk. 

• Hold on for 60 seconds. 

If you have difficulty getting onto the ground, or cannot get back up again without help, consider following the recommendations listed here. 

The public address systems on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses will also be tested. If you are on campus, no evacuation will take place. 

Participation is voluntary. For more information on how to participate in ShakeOut, please visit The Great British Columbia ShakeOut where you will find resources including video tutorials on reacting to an earthquake in different scenarios. 

If you have questions about the ShakeOut drill and UFV’s participation, please visit www.ufv.ca/safety-and-security/contact-info/. 

If you have questions about UFV Alert, please email Jeboah M. Godron, Director, Communications, at jeboah.godron@ufv.ca.