[californiadisasters] LAFD's "Great Shake Out" Earthquake Drill Was A Success

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department and MySafe:LA joined 8.6 million Californians and participated in the annual "Great California Shake Out" drill. This statewide event provides an opportunity for individuals to further prepare so they and others will survive and recover from our next damaging earthquake.

Thursday morning, October 20, 2011 Los Angeles firefighters and members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) conducted a "mock" rescue drill of two classrooms at Bushnell Elementary School. In this scenario, students were unable to evacuate after a "significant" earthquake. Fourth and fifth graders were educated about earthquake safety, preparedness and how to protect themselves by practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

Live demonstrations were also provided by Search and Rescue K9's, and our friends from SoCal Gas Company presented additional safety information.

With almost 38 million people living in California, a considerable earthquake could cause unprecedented devastation. LAFD is devoted to ensure disasters do not become catastrophes.

View online with Video at: http://lafd.blogspot.com/2011/10/lafds-great-shake-out-earthquake-drill.html


Erik Scott
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Los Angeles Fire Department
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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