International ShakeOut Day Thursday Oct. 15

Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes (see links below) You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. Are you prepared to survive and to recover quickly?

Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are an opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” ShakeOut also has been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to update emergency plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE WILL PRACTICE HOW TO DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON AT ABOUT 1015 AM PDT ON OCTOBER 15TH DURING THE GREAT SHAKEOUT. WASHINGTONIANS CAN JOIN THEM BY REGISTERING FOR THE 2020 GREAT WASHINGTON SHAKEOUT. PARTICIPATION IS A GREAT WAY FOR YOUR FAMILY OR ORGANIZATION TO BE BETTER PREPARED TO SURIVE AND RECOVER QUICKLY FROM BIG EARTHQUAKES. OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE. PRE-REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.SHAKEOUT.ORG/WASHINGTON.