Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on October 17* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!
You can join them today by registering for the 2019 Great Upper MidWest ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel.
* If you cannot hold your ShakeOut drill on 10/17, you can select another day when you register.
How to Participate
Information for individuals, schools and many types of organizations
Who is Participating?
Lists by state & category
ShakeOut Resources
Manuals, posters, & much more
Share your ShakeOut
Your photos, videos, and stories
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions
Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities