Are You Ready to ShakeOut? 

On the third Thursday of October each year, you can join the millions of Californians who will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever!

As described below, major earthquakes may happen where you work, live, or travel in California. The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to prevent disasters from becoming catastroph. Why is a "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" drill important? As with anything, to act quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.

• Other preparedness information is online at www.earthquakecountry.org.
• Everyone can participate! Individuals, families, businesses, schools, government agencies, community groups, and other organizations are all invited to register.
• Register now at www.ShakeOut.org

Many faults do not reach the surface, are under the ocean along the coast, or are covered by streets or buildings. No matter where we are in California, we must be prepared!

California is earthquake country! 

California experiences earthquakes as large as the 1994 Northridge or 1989 Loma Prieta quakes (or larger) twice each decade, on average.

All areas of California have experienced earthquakes in the past and will do so again in the future. There are hundreds of faults throughout the state that can have large earthquakes.

There is a 50% chance of a magnitude 7.5 or greater earthquake somewhere in California in the next 30 years (www.scec.org/ucerf).

While some areas and certain faults have a higher chance of earthquakes than others, the risk anywhere in California is high when compared to most areas of the country.

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