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:
Click here to see the Global 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.
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 (PDF)
New! Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table)
New! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages)
New! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages)
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) |
"Get Ready to ShakeOut" Color (PDF) |
"Join Us" Color (PDF) |
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out." Color (PDF) |
"Drop, Cover, Hold on" What To Do (PDF) |
"Drop, Cover, Hold on" Protect Youself (PDF) |
| ShakeOut Informational Pamphlets |
ShakeOut Trifold (240 KB) |
Web Banners
You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.
Educational Resources
NEW! Earthquake Resources Organized by the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES)
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: