Below you can find short films about the Shakeout.For drill broadcast videos, go to the drill broadcasts page.

During Earthquakes: Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Los Angeles County Firefighters demonstrate Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Learn about Drop, Cover, Hold On from MySafeLA.org

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"Preparedness Now" short film

Up-and-coming film director and motion graphics designer, Theo Alexopoulos, takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS 2008 ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario. The film was created by the USGS Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project in cooperation with the Designmatters program at Art Center College of Design to depict the physical, social, and economic consequences of the most comprehensive earthquake scenario ever created. The film gives the viewers a sense of what could happen and inspires them to prepare and mitigate for a faster recovery. The film shows how design can bridge the divide between scientific understanding and public preparedness, empowering the public and to change their behavior.

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• Download 58.3 MB Quicktime movie

(To download, right-click (control-click on Mac) and choose "Save Target As..." "Download Linked File" or "Save Link as")

Mitigation and Preparedness

Earthquake Prevention and Preparedness in California
(Produced by EuroAmericanNews)

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