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ShakeOut Media Center

At 10:15 a.m. on February 7, 2013, thousands of people in the Central U.S. will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!

February 2012 Central US ShakeOut Media Guide (PDF)
Includes ShakeOut descriptions, text for PSAs, available resources and descriptions, fact sheets, and media contacts

Missouri Resource Page (Useful for all states)

2012 ShakeOut Media Venues
ShakeOut participants: If your drill is a potential news media location on or before 2/7/12, please complete our Event Submission form.

MEDIA CONTACTS

  • Brian Blake
    Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium: (901) 544-3570, bblake [at] cusec org

  • Mark Benthien
    Earthquake Country Alliance/SCEC: 213-926-1683 info [at] shakeout.org
    (Leader of CA ShakeOut and coordinator with other regions)

NEWS AND EVENTS



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MEDIA ADVISORIES



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RESOURCES

Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings available for radio/tv stations to play during the ShakeOut Drill (see list of participating stations).

Drill Broadcast (larger size video version) for TV stations to download and play during the ShakeOut Drill.

You may find answers to your questions about the ShakeOut on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Questions about "Drop, Cover, and Hold On"? Please see our special report.

©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!