Earthquake

Across the nation, more than 19 million people ‘Dropped, Covered and Held On’ during the Great Shakeout earthquake drill last week. This is a great time to remember the threat of earthquakes and take actions to minimize your own risk.

Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Swedish furniture. Don’t believe us? Take a look at the step-by-step guide created by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Cada año, las personas de todo el mundo participan de los simulacros de terremoto llamado el Gran ShakeOut, un evento diseñado para enseñar y poner a prueba las prácticas fundamentales de seguridad durante terremotos. El Gran ShakeOut es un simulacro anual de terremoto donde los participantes practican cómo agacharse, cubrirse y agarrarse.

Every year, people around the world take part in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, an event designed to teach and test critical earthquake safety practices. The Great ShakeOut is an annual earthquake drill where participants practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold On.

Join millions of people worldwide who will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in the 2024 Great ShakeOut! Participating is a great way for your family or organization to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.