The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

ShakeOut Resources

The following materials are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness:

Earthquake Scenarios

Earthquake Hazards Information

Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

Multimedia

Posters/Flyers

Custom Flyers

Web and Social Media Banners

Educational Resources

Sample Resolution Draft

Resources for Specific Groups

Earthquake scenarios for your drill

To aid in the development of self-led earthquake drills, we have created several earthquake scenarios for your use.

Earthquake Hazard Information - USGS Publications

NEW! Simulations of the 1811-12 New Madrid Quakes Show Strong Shaking in Memphis and Little Rock
NEW! Computer Simulations of a M7.7 Earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone
20 Cool Facts about the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country - Your Handbook for Earthquakes in the Central United States
Bicentennial of the 1811—1812 New Madrid Earthquake Sequence December 2011—2012
Earthquake Hazard in the New Madrid Seismic Zone Remains a Concern
Record Number of Oklahoma Tremors Raises Possibility of Damaging Earthquakes
2016 One-Year Seismic Hazard Forecast for the Central and Eastern United States from Induced and Natural Earthquakes

Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

Powerpoints for leading ShakeOut Drills (Online or In-Person)
For grades K-4, grades 5-12, higher education, and all other organizations; plus a version in Spanish)

Workplaces

ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses (PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations (PDF)
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (English | Other Languages)
Benefits to Participating Businesses (PDF)
Earthquake Safety in Stores (English | Other Languages)

ResilientWorkplace.org
Seven Steps to a Resilient Workplace
Disaster Resilient Business Toolkit
QuakeSmart Community Resilience Program

Schools and Childcare

K-12 Schools Drill Planning, Educational, and Preparedness Resources
Earthquake Safety For Parents and Care Providers of Young Children and Infants (English | Other Languages)

Higher Education

Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources for Higher Education Institutions

Museums, Parks, Libraries, and other Free-Choice Learning Institutions

Guidance, coordination, and extensive resources from ShakeAlert®

Government

ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities (PDF)
Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)

Healthcare

ShakeOut Resources for Healthcare Organizations
Includes Suggestions for having your Shakeout participation count towards Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Emergency Preparedness Rule

People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs

Earthquake Country Alliance documents, videos, and graphics for Seniors and People with Disabilities

General

Prepare to survive and recover with the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Protect yourself during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table) (English | Other Languages)

Multimedia

Earthquake Safety Video Series Learn how you can stay safe from shaking in a variety of situations. (YouTube, captions in English, Spanish, and French)

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

Videos that explain "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" and other topics, useful for understanding or promoting the ShakeOut.

Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)