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GET READY TO SHAKEOUT!

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Time to 2012 ShakeOut:

You are invited to join thousands of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:18 a.m. on October 18th* in the 2012 Great SouthEast ShakeOut!

More than 12.5 million people were registered to participate in ShakeOut drills worldwide in 2011. The ShakeOut is a great way for your family or organization to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from earthquakes and other disasters.

REGISTER TODAY to be included in the 2012 ShakeOut!!!

*If you can't participate on October 18, you may reschedule your drill for another date within two weeks of this day

quick links

ShakeOut Media Venues

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

Who is Participating?
Lists by state & category

ShakeOut Resources
Manuals, posters, & much more

Download Audio recordings to play during your drill or listen/view on Radio & TV

Share your ShakeOut
Your photos, videos, and stories

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Beat the Quake


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Quake Quiz

PLAN YOUR DRILL

How to plan your drill & get prepared...

Regional Earthquake Information...

      ShakeOut Shop

Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (PDF)

New! Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (PDF | RTF)

New! Earthquake Guide for People with Disabilities (PDF | RTF)

Frequently Asked Questions

See who is participating



Participants and Counting!

Click an area on our interactive map to find other ShakeOut participants
in your state...

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