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While we can not stop a huge earthquake from occurring, we can be prepared. Learn more about earthquake safety and how you can get prepared at the following sites:

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Terremotos.org

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ShakeOut Resources

Click here to see the Global ShakeOut resources!

The following materials are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness:

Earthquake scenarios for your drill

    To aid in the development of self-led earthquake drills, we have created several earthquake scenarios for your use.

Earthquake Hazard Information - USGS Publications


Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents

Multimedia


Posters/Flyers

    Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters
Poster Image: Get Ready to ShakeOut
"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
 Poster Image: Join Us for the Largest Earthquake Drill in U.S. History
"Join Us"
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)
 Poster Image: ShakeOut Don't Freak Out
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (PDF)
Black & White (PDF)


Poster Image: Get Ready to ShakeOut
"Get Ready to ShakeOut"
Color (PDF)

 Poster Image: Join Us for the Largest Earthquake Drill in U.S. History
"Join Us"
Color (PDF)
 Poster Image: ShakeOut Don't Freak Out
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out."
Color (PDF)

whattodo
"Drop, Cover, Hold on"
What To Do (PDF) 		DCH
"Drop, Cover, Hold on"
Protect Youself (PDF)


    Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)

Individuals and Families
Childcare and Preschool
K-12 Schools and Districts
Youth Organizations
Colleges and Universities
Tribes and Rancherias
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Neighborhood Groups
Businesses
Healthcare

Senior Facilities/Communities
Disability/AFN 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
Media Organizations

collage of flyers

Generic flyer for all categories



    ShakeOut Postcard

Web Banners Web Banner: Get Ready to ShakeOut

    You can place a ShakeOut web banner on your web page to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.


Educational Resources

NEW! Earthquake Resources Organized by the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES)

  • Topics include: What causes earthquakes, how to structures respond, how are tsunamis formed, and more
  • Resources include: videos and animations, games, coloring pages/books, photo galleries, maps, posters, and much more


Suggested ShakeOut Descriptions For Media Advisories, Newsletters, Web Pages, etc.



Sample Resolution Draft



Instructions and additional resources for specific groups:










©2013 SCEC Southern California Earthquake Center USC
Central U.S. ShakeOut Step 1: Secure it now! Step 2: Make a plan Step 3: Make disaster kits Step 4: Is your place safe? Step 5: Drop, Cover, and Hold On Step 6: Check it out! Step 7: Communicate and recover!