[californiadisasters] California To Stage Mass Quake Drill

California to stage mass quake drill

– Wed Oct 20, 11:21 pm ET

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Millions of Californians are preparing to take part in a mass earthquake drill to simulate their response to the Big One, the long-feared major temblor expected to one day hit the US West Coast state.

At exactly 10:21 am (1701 GMT) on Thursday, October 21, millions of locals will dive to the ground, climb under desks or other cover, and hold on tight to practice the so-called "Drop, Cover, Hold On" quake response mantra.

"The Great California ShakeOut" is an annual event to keep people aware of the ever-present danger of the Big One, which seismologists warn could kill hundreds, if not thousands of people.

Some 7.8 million Californians have signed up online for Thursday's drill, the most ever, after 6.9 million took part last year. Thousands of schools, businesses and other organizations are expected to participate.

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