While we can not stop a huge earthquake from occurring, we can be prepared. Learn more about earthquake safety and how you can get prepared at the following sites:
Earthquake Information for Individuals and Families (FEMA)
Earthquake Information for Businesses and Other Organizations (FEMA)
Please note: The materials on this page are provided to promote ShakeOut participation and preparedness in other states and countries that are not official shakeout regions (which have customized resources).
ShakeOut Resources with no date are also available.
Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents
ShakeOut Drill Manual for K-12 Schools
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)
New! Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table)
New! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages)
New! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages)
Multimedia
Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill.
Posters/Flyers
Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters.
"Get Ready to ShakeOut" Color (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
"Join Us" Color (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out." Color (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
Web Banners
You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.