On October 18, 2012 at 10:18 a.m., millions of Californians will participate in the fifth annual Great California Shakeout (fourth statewide). In 2011 more than 8.6 million Californians participated, and with your help we will involve many more in 2012 and future years!

The ShakeOut is an opportunity for all Californians to get prepared and practice how to protect themselves during a large earthquake. Families, schools, businesses, government agencies and many other organizations will practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" exercises, and review other aspects of their emergency plans. Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Guam, and British Columbia will also participate on October 18th. ShakeOut drills will also be held in the Central U.S., Utah, Japan, New Zealand and elsewhere in 2012.

The Great California ShakeOut is organized by the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA), a public-private partnership. ECA is administered by the Southern California Earthquake Center at the University of Southern California, in partnership with the California Governors Office of Emergency Services, California Earthquake Authority, FEMA U.S. Geological Survey, San Francisco Dept. of Emergency Management, Caltech, American Red Cross, State Farm, and many other organizations, schools, and governments across California. ECA connects three regional alliances that coordinate local activities: Southern California Earthquake Alliance, Bay Area Earthquake Alliance, and the Redwood Coast Tsunami Workgroup.

Your Support Makes a Difference!

We are seeking statewide and local sponsors to help us fulfill our vision for an earthquake and tsunami resilient California, ShakeOut activities provide substantial visibility and recognition for our sponsoring organizations as leaders in promoting earthquake safety.

Your contribution will support the overall ShakeOut campaign, including local and statewide educational and recruitment activities, developing and maintaining resources for all participants and for specific groups, traditional and social media activities, and much more.

Below you'll find (1) descriptions of our sponsorship options at the statewide level or specific to each of the eleven California ShakeOut areas; (2) benefits provided to sponsors at each level; and (3) examples of these benefits.

Additional benefits can also be negotiated depending on sponsorship amounts, including recognition in ShakeOut-specific advertising. Also, while other states have not yet established official sponsorship programs, similar options can be arranged to expand your sponsorship beyond California.

To discuss your potential sponsorship, please contact Mark Benthien at 213-740-0323 or benthien (at) usc.edu.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Great California ShakeOut!

Cost per Sponsorship Level

Sponsoring one or more ShakeOut areas is a great way to support your local communities while receiving recognition on both the ShakeOut website and at ShakeOut events in these areas.

The sponsorship fees for each area are based on past ShakeOut participation levels and overall population.

Local sponsors generally have similar benefits as the equivalent statewide level, but for their specific area(s) sponsored (see "Benefits by Category" below).

Statewide sponsors receive additional benefits as well as recognition in every ShakeOut area.

ShakeOut Sponsorship Benefits

Generally, recognition (logos, names) will be ranked in size and placement. Logos and names on the ShakeOut website, emails, and social media will be linked to your website when possible. Examples of how your logo or name will appear are shown below, and are referenced by letter on this chart.

ShakeOut Sponsorship Benefit Examples

(A) Gold sponsor logos on all CA ShakeOut webpages		(B) All sponsors on registration confirmation webpages
(C) All sponsors on Area/County webpages		(D) All sponsor logos on Sponsors webpage
Note: Currently, logos for major ShakeOut organizers currently appear at the bottom of ShakeOut pages, but this may be changed depending on number of Gold sponsors based on their involvement.
(E) Sponsors on registration confirmation emails		(F) Sponsors on update emails to registrants

Note: Custom examples of other benefits (flyers, posters, etc.) can be created on request.