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The Great Southern California ShakeOut

31 October 2008

This potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake ont he San Andreas fault is the basis of the ShakeOut

At 10:00 a.m. on November 13, 2008, millions of southern Californians will "Drop, Cover, and Hold on." Why? An enormous earthquake is an inevitable part of our future, and the ShakeOut Drill is our chance to practice what to do when it happens. Individuals, families, businesses, schools, and organizations will join firefighters, police officers, and other emergency responders in southern California's largest ever earthquake preparedness activity.

In addition to the ShakeOut Drill, there are many other ways to participate in the ShakeOut, tailored for businesses, schools, individuals, places of worship, and communities. Click here to visit ShakeOut.org for a schedule of all events.

Participate in the Shakeout. Have a Drop, Cover, and Hold drilll at 10:00 a.m. on November 13th and practice your earthquake plan. Practice what else you will do during and after an earthquake at home, work, or school. Click here to register to be counted in the ShakeOut Drill, get email updates, and more.

Prepare for Earthquakes. Do a "hazard hunt" for items that might fall during earthquakes and secure them. Create a personal or family disaster preparedness plan. Organize or refresh your emergency supply kits. Identify and correct any issues in your home's structure. Click here to visit Dare To Prepare to find other earthquake preparation steps.