Hawaii residents must get better prepared before the next big earthquake, and practice how to protect ourselves when it happens. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both. Scroll down for basic instructions on how to plan your drill and get prepared.
Click here to see the Global ShakeOut resources!
There are many ways for individuals, businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups, scouts, and others to participate in the ShakeOut, to get prepared for earthquakes, and to share what you're doing with others so they can do the same. Select from the following list to download flyers with customized ideas for what you or your organization can do:
Custom information for each category (PDF)
Earthquakes in Hawaii - What you need to know (PDF)
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)
NEW! Benefits to Participating Businesses (PDF)
NEW! Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)
NEW! College Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources
Protect yourself during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Drill Manuals, Multimedia, Flyers, and many other resources are available for your use
ShakeOut Social Media Messaging
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions
Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities
Today:
Between now and October 19:
October 19, 10:19 a.m.:
What we do now, before the earthquake, will determine what our lives will be like after.