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High Ground Hike

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April 15, 2016, 10:30 am, Community Event at Tofino Community Hall / Tonquin Beach

Event Location:
Tofino Community Hall / Tonquin Beach
Arnet Road
Tofino, BC (Map)

Event Contact:
PreparedBC, Emergency Management BC , jennifer.mclarty@gov.bc.ca, 250 217-0950


Summary:
Recognize Tsunami Preparedness Week by taking part in British Columbia's first-ever High Ground Hike in Tofino April 15.


Full Description:
The District of Tofino, in partnership with PreparedBC, is hosting British Columbia's first High Ground Hike during Tsunami Preparedness Week (April 10 to 16). Participants will walk from Tonquin Beach to one of Tofino's designated tsunami evacuation areas for an emergency preparedness fair. Planned activities include: A draw for a generator, emergency preparedness kiosks and a disaster cook off using emergency kit contents.