The Great Southern California ShakeOut
The Great Southern California ShakeOut

Get Involved

A variety of events are planned for the Great Southern California ShakeOut, held November 12–16, 2008.
Register today for the drill, for other ShakeOut activities or to tell us what you are planning for ShakeOut.

The Great Southern California ShakeOut Drill

Thursday, November 13, 10 a.m.

Aiming to be the nation’s largest public earthquake preparedness activity ever, the ShakeOut Drill is for all Southern Californians, including individuals, families, businesses, schools and organizations.

Los Angeles Earthquake Get Ready Rally

Friday, November 14

Held in downtown Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design will host an event with exciting and innovative media, sounds and visuals.

International Earthquake Policy Conference

Wednesday, November 12–14

Hosted by the City of Los Angeles, decision-makers from earthquake countries around the globe will convene to discuss earthquake risk reduction strategies and experiences.

Golden Guardian Emergency Response Exercise

Thursday, November 13–Wednesday, November 19

The annual state-wide emergency response drill for local and state government first responders will be held in conjunction with ShakeOut this year and focus on the ShakeOut earthquake scenario.

Take One More Step

Friday, November 14–Sunday November 16

You’ve participated in the ShakeOut Drill. Now take one more step to get ready for a major earthquake. Click on the Beyond the Drill to learn what else you can do to prepare. When you do take one more step, be sure to tell us your story.

Earthquake preparation doesn’t end here.

Find out how you can go beyond the ShakeOut Drill.



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