The Great Upper MidWest ShakeOut

ShakeOut Resources

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Guidance for ShakeOut During COVID-19

Official ShakeOut Region Resources:

Please note: The materials on this page are provided to promote ShakeOut participation and preparedness in other states and countries that are not official shakeout regions (which have customized resources).

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
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Healthcare (PDF)
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

NEW! Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)
NEW! College Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table) (PDF | RTF)

Updated! Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages) (PDF | RTF)

Updated! Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages) (PDF | RTF)

Earthquake and Tsunami DAFN Preparedness Video (Sign Language and Open Captioned)

Prepare to survive and recover with the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety!

Ready Campaign Earthquakes Page

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)
"Get Ready to ShakeOut." Color (PDF)	"Join Us" Color (PDF)	"Don't Freak Out" Color (PDF)

"What To Do"
Color (PDF)

"Drop, Cover and Hold On"
Color (PDF)

Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)
Individuals and Families Childcare and Preschool K-12 (Primary and Secondary) Schools Youth Organizations Colleges and Universities Tribes/Indigenous Peoples Federal/National Government State/Provincial Government Local Government Neighborhood Groups Businesses Healthcare	Senior Facilities/Communities Disability Organizations Non-Profit Organizations Preparedness Organizations Faith-based Organizations Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc. Volunteer/Service Clubs Animal Shelter/Service Providers Agriculture/Livestock Volunteer Radio Groups Science/Engineering Organizations Hotels and other Lodgings Media Organizations

Generic flyer for all categories

Web and Social Media Banners

You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page or post graphics optimized for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.