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California is earthquake country… A quake can happen at any time! Be better prepared to survive & recover quickly By working together!. What is The ShakeOut?. 2012: Thursday, 10/18 at 10:18 a.m. Register today at www.shakeout.org/california. An annual statewide earthquake drill
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California is earthquake country… A quake can happen at any time! Be better preparedto survive & recover quickly By working together!
What is The ShakeOut? 2012: Thursday, 10/18 at 10:18 a.m. Register today at www.shakeout.org/california An annual statewide earthquake drill When millions of people practice…
Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On? • Buildings rarely collapse in California • Most people are injured by things falling on them, or when trying to move • Get under something to be safe!
Skip the Myths DO NOTget in a doorway! It does not protect you from falling items In strong shaking you can not stand DO NOTbelieve the “triangle of life”! You are safer under (not next to) a table www.dropcoverholdon.org explains why
Don’t Move Somewhere Else • If inside, stay inside! • If outside, stay outside!
Protect Yourself During Earthquakes • Dropto the floor • Before the earthquake drops you! • Take Cover • Under a sturdy desk or table • Or cover your head with your arms • Hold Onfirmly • Be ready to move with it until the shaking stops
Register to participate at www.ShakeOut.org/california Add the link to your website ShakeOut web banners are available Then invite everyone you know to join you! Register and Spread the Word 7
Resources • Flyers for waiting areas, bulletin boards, or for articles in newsletters • Preparedness information & drill guides • Videos and other resources www.ShakeOut.org/Resources
Thursday 10/18 at 10:18 a.m. Register today at www.ShakeOut.org/california