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While we can not stop a huge earthquake from occurring, we can be prepared. Learn more about earthquake safety and how you can get prepared at the following sites:

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Terremotos.org

U.S. Geological Survey

















































































































ShakeOut Resources

The following materials are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness:

Earthquake scenarios for your drill

    To aid in the development of self-led earthquake drills, we have created several earthquake scenarios for your use.

Earthquake Hazard Information - USGS Publications


Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents


Multimedia


Posters/Flyers

    Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters
Poster Image: Get Ready to ShakeOut
"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
 Poster Image: Join Us for the Largest Earthquake Drill in U.S. History
"Join Us"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
 Poster Image: ShakeOut Don't Freak Out
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)


    Custom Flyers for each Category (1.7 MB PDF files)


    ShakeOut Postcard

Web Banners Web Banner: Get Ready to ShakeOut

    You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.


Suggested ShakeOut Descriptions For Media Advisories, Newsletters, Web Pages, etc.



Sample Resolution Draft



Instructions and additional resources for specific groups:

       Individuals
       Families
       Schools
       Colleges and Universities
       Local Government
       State Government
       Federal Government
       Tribes
       Businesses
       Medical Facilities
       Science/Engineering













©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!