It’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Vancouver (May 4 to May 10), which is part of a national campaign to encourage Canadians to get prepared for disasters. To spread the word, the City of Vancouver supplied the following information for me to share:
Vancouver Emergency Preparedness Week
Vancouver is in an earthquake zone–just two weeks ago, you may have felt the effects of an earthquake near Vancouver Island. Massive destructive earthquakes have occurred here in the past, and since we can’t predict when they might come next, it is important to be ready ahead of time. What can you do to be prepared? It’s not as hard as you think. The top three steps to getting prepared:
1. Know the risks: Understand the emergencies that you might face and what the risks might be.
2. Make a plan: Learn how you, your family, and your pets can stay safe during an emergency, and how you can communicate and find each other afterward.
3. Get a kit: Emergency kits can help you survive for up to three days if you are evacuated or if you lose services like electricity, water, or communications.
And this week, make sure to take the City of Vancouver’s survey on how prepared you are for an emergency, to help the City better support you in an emergency.
Experience shows that people who are prepared for disasters survive and recover more quickly. Taking a few simple precautions could make all the difference for you and your family when disaster strikes. Plan ahead for peace of mind, knowing that your loved ones are safe, and be prepared to weather life’s uncertainties.
We’re always working hard to prepare for disasters: the City of Vancouver just completed an earthquake preparedness strategy, and maintains a team of highly-trained rescue professionals. But mobilizing a rescue effort takes time, so all Canadians need to be ready to survive on their own for 72 hours (three days) following a disaster.
Additional Info
Did you know that the City of Vancouver offers free disaster planning workshops? Sign up here.
WICKED, one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters is coming to Vancouver and I have an exciting opportunity to offer to one lucky Miss604 reader.
Back by popular demand! Variety calls WICKED “a cultural phenomenon” and it continues to break box office records across North America. Winner of over 50 major awards including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards. WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times).
Long before that girl arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete – and completely satisfying – musical in a long time”. (USA Today).
Broadway Across Canada is presenting WICKED in several cities, stopping in Vancouver May 28th to June 29th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. It’s probably the most entertaining Broadway Across Canada show that I’ve seen (it was here in 2011) and I’m going to be sure to get tickets again this time around. Once you see it, you may even find yourself looking up the musical numbers on YouTube when you get home – they’re that catchy.
WICKED Night Out Prize
I have partnered with The Westin Grand to offer up a fantastic night in the city to compliment this exciting show. Along with two tickets to opening night of WICKED, you can enter to win a 1-night stay in a one bedroom suite at The Westin Grand after the show.
The Westin Grand, Vancouver Hotel is a tranquil oasis amid the thriving, coastal city of Vancouver, BC. This all-suite Vancouver accommodation boasts easy access to all downtown Vancouver attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Explore one of British Columbia’s most exciting cities and enjoy complete renewal in our Vancouver accommodation, where soothing amenities including Westin’s Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®, deep-soaker tubs and picturesque windows highlighting cityscapes or mountain views encourage you to relax and unwind.
Here’s how you can enter to win:
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Follow Broadway Across Canada on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their shows coming to Vancouver in 2014-2015. Connect with The Westin Grand on Facebook and Twitter as well.
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Friday, May 9, 2014. Must be 19+. Hotel stay is only valid for May 28th in conjunction with the opening night of WICKED in Vancouver on May 28, 2014.
During the month of April I will be featuring a Cherry Blossom Photo of the Day, sourced from the Miss604 Flickr Pool and/or the #Photos604 tag on Instagram. Although it’s the first day of May, I thought one last burst of colour wouldn’t hurt!
Flirting with summer temperatures, May leads us into a sizzling season of fun in our community starting off with BC Youth Week, the re-opening of local farmers markets, art shows, concerts, and more.
This year’s Vancity Member Day falls in the middle of Green Month at Science World, a month of exhibits highlighting sustainability activities in our community.
Science World’s Green Month, which runs from Tuesday, April 22nd to Wednesday, May 21st, features exhibits and activities that celebrate environmental awareness and sustainability. For Green Month, Vancity is cowpowering the lights on Science World’s dome and is also offering tours of its rooftop Skygarden on Vancity Member Day. The Skygarden allowed Vancity to donate 102 pounds of vegetables in 2012 to the Potluck Cafe Society, providing food to low-income residents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Vancity Member Day at Science World
What: Members of Vancity and a guest can explore Science World on Vancity Member Day for half off the regular admission price in celebration of Green Month.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:30am to 6:00pm
Who: Vancity members can bring a guest to explore Science World on Vancity Member Day for half off the regular admission price. Members will need to present their Vancity MEMBER CARD® debit card or Vancity enviro™ Visa* (or other form of membership verification) at Science World’s Guest Services desk. That’s a savings of $11.25 on adult admission!
Where: Vancity will be onsite throughout the day with fun games and prizes. You can meet some of Vancity’s community partners who will have interactive displays and demonstrations on how they contribute to a greener community.
Why Vancity wants to improve the well-being of their members and their communities, which includes environmental sustainability. Green Month at Science World is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about creating a sustainable future in a fun and interactive way.
A total of 15 Vancity community partners will be participating on Vancity Member Day during Green Month at Science World. The partners will be showcasing their work and commitment to the environment and sustainability initiatives throughout Vancouver and the surrounding areas.
Green Month Giveaway
Vancity wants to share some Green Month goodness with a lucky Miss604 reader by offering up this giveaway prize pack (valued at over $200) that includes:
Science World Family Day pass (admission for 2 adults and 2 children)
Soap Dispensary Zerowaste Laundry Kit:
Glass bottle of Sapadilla’s Laundry Soap
Glass bottle of Soap Exchange stain remover
Glass bottle of Live for Tomorrow 8x concentrated fabric softener
All natural cotton laundry bag
Vevex’s mini wooden box
Vancity swag:
3 reusable produce bags
Stainless steel compost bin
Stainless steel water bottle
Reusable hot beverage mug
4 flashing reflectors (for your bike)
Umbrella
Here’s how you can enter to win:
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RT to enter to win a Green Month @Vancity #VancityMemberDay @ScienceWorldCA prize pack from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/wm73L
Back by popular demand! Variety calls WICKED “a cultural phenomenon” and it continues to break box office records across North America. Winner of over 50 major awards including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards. WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times).
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