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How To Participate and Prepare

There are many ways for individuals, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, scouts, and others to participate in the ShakeOut, to get prepared for earthquakes, and to share what you're doing with others so they can do the same. The links below have customized ideas for what you or your organization can do.

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF): Simple steps to prepare your organization to participate



Earthquake scenarios for your drill

Central US ShakeOut Drop, Cover, and Hold On Video, which features a "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" drill in action and talks about why this is the recommended method for protecting yourself during an earthquake:

©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!