Choose an out-of-town contact that lives far enough away that he or she will probably not be affected by the same event. If you are new to Canada or don’t have an out-of-town contact person, make arrangements through friends, cultural associations or local community organizations.
Visit the Provincial Emergency Program for a printable Emergency Contact Information Card.
Tips:
After an earthquake or other major disaster, local phone service may be limited, so you should arrange with someone outside your area to be your family contact. Choose someone away from B.C. or U.S. coastal areas.
Your contact person should have voice mail or an answering machine.
Keep calls short, and if possible, arrange to call the contact person back at a specified time for another check-in.
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