While some ShakeOut drills and other activities may happen as always, there are some new
considerations:
- Where will you all be for your drill? Together, or some at work, school or home? Consider video-conferencing!
- How will you incorporate COVID-19 health and safety guidelines into your activity?
- Is it better to have everyone participate all at once, or perhaps in staggered dates and times?
Many people have found more peace of mind as a part of their ShakeOut participation.
What to do Before an Earthquake
What to do During an Earthquake
When you feel the ground shake, immediately drop, cover and hold on.
- Drop to your hands and knees. If you’re inside, stay inside – don’t run outdoors or to other rooms.
- Cover your head and neck with your arm and take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture. If there is no shelter nearby, crawl to the nearest interior corner or wall while continuing to protect your head and neck.
- Hold on to your shelter, covering your head and neck until the shaking stops.
What to do After an Earthquake
- When the earthquake is over and shaking has stopped, count to 60 before getting up.
- Stay calm and move cautiously, checking for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you.
- Be aware of the potential for aftershocks - and continue to drop, cover and hold on every time you feel one.
This year, going the extra mile might mean participating at a different time or location, with physical distancing and other protective measures in place.