The California ShakeOut 2012, Perhaps the Biggest Earthquake Drill in History
This Thursday Californians are set to participate in what may be the largest earthquake drill in history. The California ShakeOut is set to occur on 10/18 and 10:18 am (easy to remember), an event that has occurred in our earthquake-ridden state for 5 years now, and has now become a popular preparedness event in other states as well.
Over 9 million have signed up on the website saying they would participate, which beats the 2011 record of 8.6 million.
The purpose of the California ShakeOut is for educating residents about coping with a major earthquake and how to protect themselves in the event one occurs.
With California considered at greater risk for earthquakes than any other state, the California ShakeOut, now in its 5th year (starting originally as the Southern California ShakeOut but now statewide on the 3rd Thursday of October) involves the general public, radio and TV stations, police, fire and rescue teams.
Practicing “drop, cover and hold-on” is considered to be highly effective in preparing people for major earthquakes and to help protect themselves when one occurs. But the California ShakeOut is also about learning what not to do, like running to another room or standing in a doorway which are common myths about safety.
You can register now to participate, and check out a wealth of earthquake related resources for businesses, schools, the disabled, and much more on the California ShakeOut website.
Here is the information in multiple languages about the California ShakeOut.
Six other US states are holding similar events along with a regional event in the Southeast. Are YOU ready?
10:18 AM TODAY OCTOBER 18, 2012
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