The Great Shakeout – October 15, 2015, 10:15 am
The Great California ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.
Registration totals from Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills across the U.S. are also included in America’s PrepareAthon! participation totals.
Learn more below, or read answers to frequently asked questions.
Who is Participating in the ShakeOut?
9.4 million Participants and Counting!
Everyone in California can participate in the ShakeOut. Use these links and menus to see how many people are registered to participate throughout the country, and lists of who is participating: http://shakeout.org/california/whoisparticipating/
ShakeOut Resources
Click here to see the ShakeOut resources!
The materials to the Shakeout page available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness.
How To Participate and Prepare
There are many ways for individuals, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, scouts, and others to participate in the ShakeOut. The links below have customized ideas for what you or your organization can do. Additional resources for your drill are also below.
Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc.
Animal Shelter/Service Providers
Science/Engineering Organizations
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Drill Manuals, Multimedia, Flyers, and many other resources are available for your use
America’s PrepareAthon! Earthquake Resources
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (200 KB PDF): Simple steps to get ready for your drill
NEW! Benefits to Participating Businesses (PDF)
NEW! Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)
NEW! 2015 ShakeOut Social Media Messaging (Word)
NEW! College Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources
College participation resources customized for California
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table) (PDF | RTF)
Updated! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages) (PDF | RTF)
Updated! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages) (PDF | RTF)
Earthquake and Tsunami DAFN Preparedness Video (Sign Language and Open Captioned)
Communication Drill
A great step for after your “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill is to practice how to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers. Texting first before making phone calls is highly recommended. Learn more from ShakeOut partner Safe America Foundation and their “Text First. Talk Second.” campaign, including how to hold a texting drill.
Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness
ALL California should learn about tsunamis, even those who live far inland (they may visit the beach!). Visit the California Geological Survey’s Tsunami Webpage to learn more.
Near the coast? Learn how to include a Tsunami drill in your ShakeOut plans (PDF)
Attached are flyers for the event:
Flyers and Resources in Multiple Languages
 ShakeOut and 7 Steps 2-sided Flyer English (PDF) Spanish (PDF) Korean (PDF) Vietnamese (PDF) Chinese (Traditional) (PDF) Chinese (Simplified) (PDF)Printed Copies Available (Spanish flyers only) |
 Drop, Cover, and Hold On English (PDF) Spanish (PDF) |
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