{"id":13733,"date":"2026-03-19T11:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/emergencymanagement\/?p=13733"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:43:17","slug":"tsunami-preparedness-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/emergencymanagement\/tsunami-preparedness-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at a High Ground Hike, and why it\u2019s worth joining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you live, work, or spend time in a coastal community in B.C. you may have heard about High Ground Hikes<\/a> taking place during Tsunami Preparedness Week, which runs from April 12 to 18. These community events are open to everyone and offer a simple, hands-on opportunity to learn about your area\u2019s tsunami risk and practise what to do if a tsunami occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s your first time or you\u2019ve participated before, a High Ground Hike is a chance to learn, practise and connect with your community \u2013 all while taking an important step toward being prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens during a High Ground Hike?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every High Ground Hike is a little different, but most events follow a similar flow. A High Ground Hike is typically a community walk that follows a local tsunami evacuation route from a coastal or low-lying area to a tsunami-safe location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events are usually held outdoors and are designed to be accessible, welcoming and family\u2011friendly. Some High Ground Hikes may also include activities, displays, or opportunities to talk with local emergency personnel or preparedness experts. Others keep it simple and focus on practising the route itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why attend a High Ground Hike?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

High Ground Hikes are about turning information into action. Attending helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n