Three weeks to the ShakeOut!
At 10 a.m. on November 13, millions of Southern Californians will take part in the largest earthquake preparedness activity in U.S. history!
Please register today.
Prepare for earthquakes:
What we do now, before the earthquake, wi...
* Do a "
hazard hunt" for items that might fall in your home during earthquakes and secure them.
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Create a personal or family disaster-preparedness plan.
o Plan for your family's specific needs (seniors, disabled, children, pets).
o Teach all household members how to use a fire extinguisher.
o Create wallet cards for each family member with essential contact information.
* Organize or refresh your emergency supply kits.
o Store at least one gallon of water per person, per day, for 3 days and ideally for 2 weeks.
o What else would you need to be on your own for up to 2 weeks?
o What would you need if you are in your car or office when the earthquake strikes?
* Identify your building's weaknesses. Ask a local earthquake retrofitting contractor for a free structural inspection of your home or building. Also, review your insurance coverage, whether home-owner or renter. Consider whether earthquake insuranceis right for you.
* Create a game where everyone responds to a signal by practicing Drop Cover and Hold On. Talk to your children about what to expect during and after an earthquake.
* Enroll in a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to learn more about how to take care of yourself and your family when you are "on your own" after a disaster.
* Provide non-English speaking members of your family, neighborhood or community with written information in their language.
4.6 million people have been registered to participate. But there are over 22 million people in Southern California!
ShakeOut information is now also online in Spanish at www.shakeout.org/espanol/.
To see which organizations are participating in your area, go to www.ShakeOut.org and click on your county's name in the right column.
What Else Can You Do?
Aren't sure what to do for your ShakeOut Drill in addition to "drop... where special pages for individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, and others provide info.
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