The 2013 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is five months from today on October 17th at 10:17am. In 2012 more than 9 million Californians participated, and already more than 2.6 million people have been registered in 2013! Please take a moment now to log in
and renew your registration for the
2013 Great California ShakeOut
If you are already registered for 2013, thank you! If you are not sure, you can also log in to check.
(Schools and districts: to make sure you are registered before your summer break, please renew your registration for this year's ShakeOut today!)
Planning Your Drill  To help organizations plan their drill, we have created drill manuals for schools, businesses, non-profits and other organizations, and government agencies. These can be adapted for use by other organizations as well. Each manual has instructions for multiple levels of drills, from a very basic Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill to a more comprehensive exercise of your disaster plan. Simple instructions for how to participate are also available for all ShakeOut participation categories.
In addition, FEMA has developed a comprehensive set of publications for families, schools, businesses, and others. These materials are useful as you or your organization prepares to survive and recover quickly after our next big earthquake. The USGS has provides information for every state as well as worldwide, resources to learn about earthquakes, and more.
For the 2013 California ShakeOut, in addition to practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" and other aspects of your emergency plans, we will be providing information and resources about fire prevention and safety, and partnering with fire departments statewide to promote ShakeOut participation. Fires started during or after large earthquakes can more than double the losses caused by shaking alone, and may overwhelm the capacity of fire departments to respond. Everyone should know how to use a fire extinguisher and how to prevent fires from starting (for example, by properly strapping your water heater so that it doesn't fall over and rupture gas lines).
Who will ShakeOut with you? This year ShakeOut is expanding further with several new ShakeOut regions being established. In total more than 30 states and territories may be involved on October 17th! (See map). Some states and countries are holding ShakeOut drills on other days. In total more than 20 million people worldwide may participate in 2013!
A great way to help your community, your employer, and others get prepared, reduce injuries, and speed recovery is to encourage them to register to participate in the Great California ShakeOut, in another ShakeOut region, or anywhere else via the "Other States and Countries" option. Spanish speakers anywhere can register and find resources at ShakeOut.org/espanol. Help spread the word about ShakeOut at family gatherings, community events, and work meetings, and online with email, facebook, or twitter. You can also place one of the ShakeOut web banners on your organization's website, display posters in your office, distribute flyers, and use other materials available on the ShakeOut Resources page. How many more people will practice earthquake safety and get prepared this year because of your encouragement?
Thank you for your continued participation in this historic event and for your commitment to disaster preparedness!
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