Four classes from Maquinna Elementary School gathered at Spirit Square on Tuesday, April 12 to learn about Port Alberni’s tsunami inundation zone, and how to get out of it.
Karen Freethy, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s protective services coordinator, talked to students and a few other community members who joined the hike about what the inundation zone is, and played them a recording of what the tsunami sirens and warning sound like. The group then walked up Argyle Street, turned onto Fifth Avenue and walked to Trinity Community Centre for refreshments and activities.
Firetrucks from around the Alberni Valley accompanied the group as participants made their way up Argyle Street. Firefighters then parked trucks for the kids to come out and examine, and were available to answer questions.
The firetrucks were one of several stations of activities in which students participated at Trinity Community Centre. Trinity is one of several designated emergency reception centres that could be open in the event of a tsunami or other emergency in the Alberni Valley.
Heather Zenner, protective services manager for the ACRD, said the event went over well with students.
susie.quinn@albernivalleynews.com
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