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While we cannot 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

Terremotos.org

U.S. Geological Survey






















ShakeOut Resources

Materials on this page will be available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness.


"Utah: Preparedness Now" short film

Film director, motion graphics designer and Art Center College of Design alumnus, Theo Alexopoulos, takes you on a visceral journey through a scenario for a Wasatch Front earthquake. The film gives the viewers a sense of what will be happening and inspires them to prepare and mitigate for a faster recovery.

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


Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

While originally created for the California ShakeOut, these documents can be used for Utah as well.

ShakeOut Drill Manual for K-12 Schools (PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses (792 KB PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations (PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities (PDF)

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (New, PDF)

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

Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill.

Make a Grab-and-Go Kit (fun video by Be Ready Utah)

Additional Videos from California that may be useful for understanding or promoting the ShakeOut.


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 (216 KB PDF)
Grey & Red (216 KB PDF)
Black & White (204 KB PDF)

"Join Us"
Color (228 KB PDF)
Grey & Red (228 KB PDF)
Black & White (216 KB PDF)

"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (220 KB PDF)
Grey & Red (220 KB PDF)
Black & White (PDF)



    ShakeOut Informational Pamphlets

ShakeOut Trifold (240 KB)



    Custom Flyers for each Category (2.3 MB PDF files)

Individuals and Families
Schools
Colleges and Universities
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government
Tribes
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


Web Banners

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



Suggested ShakeOut Descriptions For Newsletters, Web Pages, etc.

Multiple descriptions of different lengths in a single Word document. (562 KB)



Sample Resolution Draft

Download a sample draft resolution of intent to participate, as a Word document (33 KB)



Instructions and additional resources for specific groups:




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