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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!



Millions of people worldwide will practice how to
Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:20 a.m. on October 20* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!

Washingtonians can join them today by registering for the 2016 Great Washington ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel. ShakeOut is also a major activity of America's PrepareAthon!

Start here to be included in the 2016 Washington ShakeOut!

* If you cannot hold your ShakeOut drill on 10/20, you can select another day when you register.

LEARN THE LATEST

ShakeOut Media Venues

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

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

Share your ShakeOut!
Share your photos, videos, and stories and view others

Frequently Asked Questions

ShakeOut E-mail Updates

PLAN YOUR DRILL

How to plan your drill & get prepared...

      ShakeOut Shop

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On?

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (PDF | RTF)

Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF | RTF)

Preparedness Resources

CHECK THE STATS


participants and counting!

( worldwide)

Click the map for details about each area
Click to see the number of participants from Coastal Washington Click to see the number of participants from Northwest Washington Click to see the number of participants from Southwest Washington Click to see the number of participants from South Central Washington Click to see the number of participants from North Central Washington Click to see the number of participants from Eastern Washington Click to see the number of participants from Other Areas

2015 Participants: Over 1 million
Click Map for Area Total:






PLAY AND SHARE


FEMA Mobile App
FEMA app
Red Cross
Mobile Apps 		FEMA app
Play "Beat the Quake" (web app) Beat the Quake
Quake Quiz SF web app Quake Quiz
©2016 SCEC Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC
The Great Washington ShakeOut 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!