The ShakeOut began in California in 2008 as a drill designed to educate the public about how to protect themselves during a large earthquake, and how to get prepared. By 2012 there were 16 Official ShakeOut Regions, along with an option for people in any other state or country to also register and be counted in the global total (19.4 million in 2012). New ShakeOut Regions will be added in 2013. Please contact us if you are interested in coordinating a ShakeOut Region for your state, province, or country.