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The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOut BC) earthquake drill, held this week, saw over 700,000 people in BC participate in a massive preparedness effort, practicing the crucial ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ technique. The event, hosted by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, brought together emergency management experts, government officials, and community members to raise awareness and promote preparedness for potential seismic events.

The Tokyo metropolitan government has deployed an AI system to quickly identify fires and building collapses during earthquakes, enhancing the city’s disaster response capabilities. The system, powered by Hitachi Ltd., analyzes footage from high-resolution cameras across the city and automatically alerts authorities, potentially saving valuable time in critical situations.