Get Ready to ShakeOut!  

You are invited to join millions of people worldwide who will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” on 10-21-21 at 10:21 AM in the annual ShakeOut Earthquake Drill! (Some areas hold their drill on a different day.)

Over 5 million people have already registered for this year’s ShakeOut drill! Participating is a great way for you and your family, school or other group to get better prepared to survive and recover quickly from a large earthquake. Take this opportunity to learn about earthquake preparedness and make sure your earthquake kits are up to date in home, car, school & workplace!

Why is “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” important to practice? You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you. Practicing helps you be prepared to react. Visit ShakeOut.org/dropcoverholdon to learn more.

This is a great time for you, your school or organization, and your community review and update emergency plans and survival supplies. Learn how to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries. Everyone can participate!

As a registered ShakeOut Participant you will:

• Learn what you can do to get prepared
• Receive ShakeOut news and other earthquake information
• Be counted in the largest earthquake drill ever!
• Set an example that motivates others to participate
• Have peace of mind knowing that you, your family, your co-workers and millions of other people will be better prepared to survive and recover quickly from our next earthquake or other emergency.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Here are a few simple things you can do to Get Ready to ShakeOut!

Plan Your Drill:

• Register at ShakeOut.org/register to be counted as a participant, get email updates, and more.
• Download a Drill Broadcast recording from ShakeOut.org/drill/broadcast.
• Hold a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill (or you can choose a different date when you register). You can also practice other aspects of your emergency plan.
• Discuss what you learned and make improvements.

Get Prepared for Earthquakes:

• Do a “hazard hunt” for items that might fall during earthquakes and secure them.
• Create a personal disaster plan.
• Purchase, build or update your emergency kits.
• Identify and correct any issues in your building’s structure.

Share the ShakeOut:

• Invite friends and family members to register.
• Encourage your community, employer, or other groups you are involved with to participate.
• Posters, flyers, and other promotional materials at ShakeOut.org/resources.
• Share photos and stories of your drill at Shakeout.org/share.

Individuals, families, schools, government agencies, businesses and other organizations are all invited to register for the world’s largest earthquake drill.

Sign up today and be counted – it’s free!

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