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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

ShakeOut: How to Participate

Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country

Information in Multiple languages

Terremotos.org

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ShakeOut Resources

The materials on this page are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness.

Additional materials (PowerPoint presentations and more) are available to Earthquake Country Alliance Associates, people who are working together to promote earthquake preparedness and resiliency throughout California. If you share such commitments, please join the Alliance!



Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

ShakeOut Drill Manual for K-12 Schools (299 KB PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses (733 KB PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations (303 KB PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities (258 KB PDF)
New! ShakeOut Drill Manual for Hospitals (176 KB PDF)

New! Countdown to ShakeOut for Businesses (300 KB PDF)
New! Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (200 KB PDF)

New! Preparedness Guide For People with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs (AFN) (616 KB PDF): What to do when you cannot "Drop, Cover and Hold On", and other aspects of preparedness.


Multimedia

Videos useful for understanding or promoting the ShakeOut.

Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings (in English and Spanish) have been created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill.



Posters/Flyers

Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters.


"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (176 KB PDF)
Black & White (164 KB PDF)

"Join Us"
Color (212 KB PDF)
Black & White (180 KB PDF)

"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (200 KB PDF)
Black & White (172 KB PDF)
ShakeOut Bubble Flyer
"What will you be
doing on Oct. 20?"

8.5"x11" (3.3 MB PDF)
4 per page (1.7 MB PDF)
(Postcard)


    Custom Flyers for each Category (1.4 MB PDF files)

Individuals and Families
Schools
Colleges and Universities
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government
Tribes and Rancherias
Businesses
Medical Centers
Science and Engineering
Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc.

Non-Profit Organizations
Faith Based Groups
Service Organizations
Preparedness Organizations
Communication Groups
CERT Groups
HOA / Retirement Communities
Neighborhood Groups
Scouting Groups
Media Organizations

collage of flyers

Flyers and Resources in Multiple Languages

ShakeOut 7 Steps English Flyer
ShakeOut and 7 Steps 2-sided Flyer
English (2.2 MB PDF)
Spanish (2.1 MB PDF)
Korean (1.8 MB PDF)
Vietnamese (1.3 MB PDF)
Chinese (Traditional) (896 KB PDF)
Chinese (Simplified) (1.7 MB PDF)

Printed Copies Available
(these flyers only)
Drop, Cover, and Hold On Flyer
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
English (PDF)
Spanish (PDF)

Additional Information in Multiple languages, including graphics, fact sheets, and web pages




PowerPoint Presentation

ShakeOut public presentation (Updated 8/03/11, 5.8 MB)



Web Banners

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.

Multiple descriptions of different lengths (Word, 120 KB)

Example media advisory that can be adapted for use by your company, organization, or agency. (Word, 47 KB)



Sample Resolution Draft

Sample draft resolution of intent to participate or proclamation of support(Word, 37 KB)


         

The ShakeOut Shop has been created as a service to ShakeOut participants who are requesting t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and other products to commemorate their drills, spread preparedness messages, and encourage others to participate. Soon you will also be able to order posters and flyers with your logo or information printed on them. You can purchase emergency preparedness items and you will also receive free items and informational materials.

Proceeds from each sale go to support increasing participation in the ShakeOut and preparedness for earthquakes!

In addition, Non-Profit organizations, Schools, Neighborhood Councils, and Agencies are encouraged to partner with ShakeOut as a fundraiser for your own organization! By becoming a ShakeOutShop Affiliate, your organization will receive ten percent (10%) of the total order (not including sales tax and shipping costs) of all merchandise available through the ShakeOutShop (including ShakeOut merchandise and all preparedness supplies through MorePrepared.com).


SAFELY OUT Kits

Citizen Voice’s SAFELY OUT™ Project was developed to ensure that the disabled, frail seniors, young children and more -- are protected during disaster evacuation. This neighbor-helping-neighbor approach is an asset to caregivers of the vulnerable as well as emergency responders, and is supported by the California Emergency Management Agency among many others. Along with this concept that we all need to be "first responders" after a disaster, the SAFELY OUT™ Kit provides a unique alert and critical information system. The project is a ShakeOut partner and includes ShakeOut resources in the kits. Learn more at www.CitizenVoice.org.

Order SAFELY OUT™ Kits (select second option) for your use or to provide to others.




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