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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)














ShakeOut Resources

Official ShakeOut Region Resources:
   

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) (PDF | RTF)

New! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages) (PDF | RTF)

New! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages) (PDF | RTF)


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
"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
Join Us
"Join Us"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
Don't Freak Out
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)


    Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)

Individuals and Families
Childcare and Preschool
K-12 (Primary and Secondary) Schools
Youth Organizations
Colleges and Universities
Tribes/Indigenous Peoples
Federal/National Government
State/Provincial Government
Local Government
Neighborhood Groups
Businesses
Healthcare

Senior Facilities/Communities
Disability Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Preparedness Organizations
Faith-based Organizations
Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc.
Volunteer/Service Clubs
Animal Shelter/Service Providers
Agriculture/Livestock
Volunteer Radio Groups
Science/Engineering Organizations
Media Organizations

Generic flyer for all categories




Get Ready to ShakeOut Banner

Web Banners

You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.







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ShakeOut.org Great ShakeOut Drills 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!