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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!


Start here to be included in the 2013 ShakeOut!

You are invited to join millions of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on October 17th* in the 2013 Great California ShakeOut!

Last year more than 19.4 million people were registered in ShakeOut drills worldwide. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.

* You can hold your drill at any time within 2 weeks of October 17th.

LEARN THE LATEST

How to Participate
Information for individuals, schools and many types of organizations

 Who is Participating?
Lists by county, area, & category

 ShakeOut Resources
"Drill Broadcast" recordings, manuals, videos, posters, & much more

ShakeOut Participant Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On?

10:17 am on October 17, 2013

PLAN YOUR DRILL


How to plan your drill & get prepared...
Regional Earthquake Information...

      ShakeOut Shop

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (PDF | RTF)

Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF | RTF)

ShakeOut Participant Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

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CHECK THE STATS



2012 Participants

Overall total:
9.4 Million

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Area Total
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Totally Unprepared

Drop, Cover, Hold On

Quake Quiz

©2013 SCEC Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC
ShakeOut.org Step 1: Secure it now! Step 2: Make a plan Step 3: Make disaster kits Step 4: Is your place safe? Step 5: Drop, Cover, and Hold On Step 6: Check it out! Step 7: Communicate and recover!