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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!

90% of Utahns live in active earthquake zones. Sign up for tips and information. Text UTAHQUAKE to 43362.

The next statewide Utah ShakeOut will be on April 20, 2023, when a million Utahns will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home, practicing earthquake safety and other aspects of their emergency plans.

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.

LEARN THE LATEST

How to Participate
Information for individuals, schools and many types of organizations

Who is Participating?
Participants per county, area, & category

ShakeOut Resources
Audio and video broadcasts, manuals, posters, & much more

ShakeOut Participant Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

PLAN YOUR DRILL

How to plan your drill:

Utah Earthquake Scenarios

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

New! Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (PDF)

New! Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF)

New! Key Earthquake Safety Accessibility Tips (PDF)

Video: Make a Grab-and-Go Kit





CHECK THE STATS


Participants (for 2023)
and Counting!

Click the map for details
about each area
Click to see the number of participants from Northern Utah Click to see the number of participants from Castle Country Click to see the number of participants from Wasatch Front Click to see the number of participants from Uintah Basin Click to see the number of participants from Central Utah Click to see the number of participants from Four Corners Click to see the number of participants from Southwest Utah Click to see the number of participants from Other Areas

2022 Participants: Over 880,000
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