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B. C. Tsunami Notification Zones
Tsunamis are rare but serious events. Many areas of coastal B.C. may be threatened in the event
of a tsunami. However, it is generally accepted by scientific and technical experts that Victoria,
eastern Vancouver Island, Vancouver and the lower mainland are low-risk areas.
To ensure that all B.C. communities receive appropriate tsunami messaging, that is easily
understandable using provincial landmarks, Emergency Management BC has divided the
province into five (5) zones for notification purposes. These zones are reflected on this map
in different colours and the letters A, B, C, D and E.
All tsunami notifications prepared by the Province will refer to these five zones. Each of the five
designated zones includes all islands and inlets within the location descriptive.
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