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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
In partnership with FEMA, USGS, and other Federal agencies, the REMS TA Center is proud to collaborate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills ShakeOut, an annual initiative that encourages people from homes, schools, organizations worldwide to practice earthquake safety Drop, Cover, and Hold On and enhance their preparedness. Even if earthquakes are infrequent in your area, they could occur elsewhere you travel, making it crucial for everyone to know how to protect themselves agnst seismic events. ShakeOut ds educational agencies in reinforcing the Earthquake Annex within their emergency operations plans EOP. The event takes place on the third Thursday of October annually; however, drills can be held at any time.
How to Participate in ShakeOut
Start by identifying your ShakeOut region and registering your educational agency online for the event. As you prepare for International ShakeOut Day, ensure thorough planning for an earthquake drill, effectively communicating with your entire schoolcampus community about Drop, Cover, and Hold On guidelines. Upon completing the drill, we encourage you to share your experiences.
Identify Your ShakeOut Region
Register Online
Plan Your Earthquake Drill
Communicate
Educate on Safety
Share Your Success
Supplementary Activities to Strengthen Preparedness
In addition to ShakeOut participation, consider these actions throughout the year to further enhance your educational agency's earthquake readiness:
Determine Local Seismic Risk Information
Develop an Earthquake Annex
Collaborate with Community Partners
Practice Earthquake Response Scenarios
Document Drill Outcome
Conduct After-Action Review
Regularly Update and Mntn Your EOP
Participate in Earthquake Trning Opportunities Regularly
Complete Site Assessment
Integrate Earthquake Preparedness into Curriculum
Key Resources for Earthquake Preparation
Resources Tlored for K-12 Schools
Tools and Guidance for Educators
Trning Modules on Emergency Management
For Higher Education Institutions:
Tools and Guidelines for Campus Safety
Resources on Building Resilience in Academia
Trning Webinars on Comprehensive Risk Assessment
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