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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!


Start here to be included in the
2016 Great California ShakeOut!

Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. on October 19* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, which began in California in 2008.

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!

* If you cannot hold your ShakeOut drill on 10/19, you can select another day when you register.

LEARN THE LATEST

Media Resources

B-Roll, PSAs, Drill Broadcasts, Web resources, Key Messages, Media Venues, and more.

ShakeOut Participant Resources

"Drill Broadcast" recordings, manuals, earthquake safety videos, posters, graphics, and much more

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

Frequently Asked Questions

PLAN YOUR DRILL

How to plan your drill:
Regional Earthquake Information:

      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)

CHECK THE STATS


participants
and counting!

( worldwide)

Click the map for details about each area

Participants in 2015

Total: 10.5 Million

Click Map for
Area Total
Map Click to see the number of North Coast participants Click to see the number of Shasta Cascade participants Click to see the number of Bay Area participants Click to see the number of participants from Delta Sierra Click to see the number of Delta Sierra participants Click to see the number of Inyo-Mono participants Click to see the number of participants from Central Valley South Click to see the number of Central Coast participants Click to see the number of participants from Southern California Coast Click to see the number of participants from Inland Southern California Click to see the number of participants from San Diego Click to see the number of participants from Other Areas Mouseover Mouseover Mouseover Mouseover

PLAY AND SHARE


AAA Road to Ready Game (for NorCal Residents)
Road to Ready Game
FEMA
Mobile App
FEMA app
Beat the Quake
Game 		Beat the Quake
Red Cross
Mobile Apps 		Red Cross app
©2016 SCEC Southern California Earthquake Center @ USC
The Great California 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!