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The materials on this page are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness.
Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents
ShakeOut Drill Manual for K-12 Schools
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)
NEW! Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)
NEW! College Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources
NEW! ShakeOut Social Media Messaging
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table)
Updated! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages)
Updated! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages)
Prepare to survive and recover with the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety!
Earthquake and Tsunami DAFN Preparedness Video (Sign Language and Open Captioned)
Protect yourself during earthquakes: Drop, Cover and Hold On!
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.
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 (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
![]() "Join Us" Color (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
![]() "ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out." Color (PDF) Black & White (PDF) |
![]() "What To Do" Color (PDF) |
![]() "Drop, Cover and Hold On" Color (PDF) |
Web and Social Media Banners
Post a ShakeOut graphic on social media or place a ShakeOut banner on your web page to encourage participation in ShakeOut!
While we can not 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:
Earthquake Information for Individuals and Families (FEMA)
Earthquake Information for Businesses and Other Organizations (FEMA)