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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!

Drop, Cover, and Hold On!


On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m.* CST, more than 2.4 million people across nine states participated in the 2012
Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!

The ShakeOut is an opportunity to practice how to protect yourself during earthquakes, and to get prepared. along with your family, community, co-workers, state, and and region. Learn how to plan a ShakeOut drill.

The 2013 ShakeOut will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Registration will open soon.

LEARN THE LATEST

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

 Who Participated?
Lists by state & category

 ShakeOut Resources
Audio and video broadcasts, manuals, posters, & much more

Share your ShakeOut stories, photos, and videos!

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Beat the Quake

Drop, Cover, Hold On!

Quake Quiz































PLAN YOUR DRILL

How to plan your drill & get prepared...

Regional Earthquake Information...

Quake Scenarios for your drill

ShakeOut Spotlights
(Example participant activities)

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

ShakeOut Participant Updates































CHECK THE STATS


Participants in 2012

Click the map for details
about each state
Interactive Map: States of the Central U.S. Click to see the number of participants from Mississippi Click to see the number of participants from Arkansas Click to see the number of participants from Tennessee Click to see the number of participants from Indiana Click to see the number of participants from Kentucky Click to see the number of participants from Illinois Click to see the number of participants from Missouri Click to see the number of participants from Alabama Click to see the number of participants from Oklahoma Click to see the number of participants from Other Areas














































©2012 SCEC Southern California Earthquake Center USC
Central U.S. 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!