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October 29, 2014JOIN IN the GREAT CENTRAL U.S. shakeout earthquake drill OCTOBER 16th
You are invited to join millions of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On <http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/dropcoverholdon/> at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 in the 2014 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut! Last year more than 12.5 million people were registered in ShakeOut drills worldwide. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.
Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live or travel in the Central U.S. The ShakeOut is a chance to practice how to protect ourselves and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to prevent emergencies from becoming disasters.
How to participate in the ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Register at www.ShakeOut.org/centralus/register <http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/register/> to be counted in the ShakeOut Drill and get email updates.
Download a Drill Broadcast recording from www.ShakeOut.org/drill/broadcast <http://www.shakeout.org/drill/broadcast/>
Have a two-minute “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill at 10:16 a.m. on October 16, 2014.
You may also want to coordinate an exercise of your emergency plan.
Discuss what you learned and make improvements.
Get Prepared for Earthquakes
· Check your emergency supplies and equipment; make sure they are accessible and functional.
· Inspect your home/business or items that might fall and cause injury, and secure them.
· Create and practice a disaster emergency plan.
· Know first aid and response training.
Click here <http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/?region=Ohio> to learn more about earthquakes in Ohio.
Get Involved
· On October 16th at 10:16 a.m. Drop, Cover, and Hold On <http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/dropcoverholdon>: Drop to the ground, take Cover under a table or desk, and Hold On to it as if a major earthquake were happening (stay down for at least 60 seconds). Practice now so you will immediately protect yourself during earthquakes!
· While still under the table, or wherever you are, look around and imagine what would happen in a major earthquake. What would fall on you or others? What would be damaged? What would life be like after? What will you do before the actual earthquake happens to reduce losses and quickly recover?
· Finally, practice what your community will do after the shaking stops.
· A great step for after your “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill is to practice how to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers. Texting first before making phone calls is highly recommended.
Click to view the full 2014 Great Central U.S. Shakeout Earthquake Drill Flyer
