California Earthquake Preparedness: Register for Great ShakeOut, Secure Your Area Post Drill

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: Earthquake Preparedness Program

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Cal OES is dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of Californians ahead of potential disasters. Our team is committed to continuous research, learning, and innovation in earthquake preparedness across multiple sectors including building codes, transportation, communications, and education to mitigate impacts on communities, environment, and property.

For individuals residing or working in areas susceptible to earthquakes, preparation is paramount due to the unpredictable nature and severity of these events. To d in readiness, please visit our website at My Hazardshttps:www.myhazards.gov to determine your exposure risk.

Key Steps for Earthquake Preparedness:

1. Register for the Largest Earthquake Drill Ever: On October 19th, millions will participate in the Great ShakeOut, an annual earthquake drill designed to enhance personal safety knowledge and practices. To join this global exercise:

   • Date Time: Wednesday, October 19, 2023 3:33 PM

   • Participation: Visit ShakeOut.orgregisterhttps:www.shakout.orgregister to sign up.

   • Download the MyShake App: Ensure your cell phone has the MyShake apphttps:www.myshake.com installed for enhanced safety alerts.

2. Prepare Beforehand:

   • Share this notification with your network, encouraging participation from your key partners and stakeholders.

3. Practice Your Earthquake Response:

   • On the day of the drill, October 19th at 10:19 AM, expect a test alert from MyShake app users. Practice the Drop-Cover-Hold-On technique for protection.

   • Identify potential falling hazards in your area that could cause injury during an earthquake and secure or remove them post-drill.

4. Share Your Experience:

   • After participating, share your ShakeOut experience with us at eml: [email protected]:[email protected]. Photos submitted may be used to enhance public awareness.

Additional Resources:

• Explore more about the ShakeOut initiative and other earthquake preparedness tips on our official website at www.ShakeOut.orgCaliforniahttps:www.shakout.orgcalifornia.

Understanding Earthquakes

• Learn the basics of earthquakes, including their impacts, how to prepare effectively, post-earthquake recovery strategies, tools for readiness assessment, and more.

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