Program & speakers

Welcome and Introductions

• Rob Johns – University of Victoria – Emergency Planning Manager

Understanding earthquakes and tsunamis in coastal British Columbia

• Dr. Kelin Wang, PhD., Senior Research Scinetist with the Geological Survey of Canada will present on why we face the risks of earthquakes and tsunamis on the west coast and what scientists do to prepare society for these risks.

How are tsunamis measured and modelled? 

• Dr. Tani L. Insua, PhD., Ocean Analytics Program Manager with Ocean Networks Canada will present on the basics of tsunami science and tsunami modelling, as well as technology used for tsunami detection.

Preparedness and Tsunami Response

• Maegan Thompson, Emergency Program Officer (District of Saanich) and Eileen Grant, Emergency Program Manager (District of Oak Bay) will discuss what you can do to prepare yourself and your family for emergencies such as tsunamis

  How to register

• Course #905504 - call 250-475-7121