The Great ShakeOut

More than 20 million people, schools, organizations, and businesses worldwide have signed up to participate on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM local time. (TODAY)

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During an earthquake, you should immediately DROP down onto your hands and knees so the earthquake doesn’t knock you down, COVER your head and neck with your arms to protect yourself from falling debris, and HOLD ON to any sturdy covering so you can move with it until the shaking stops.

Here are 7 tips you can do before, during, and after an earthquake to protect yourself and your family.

  1. Secure Your Space
  2. Plan to be Safe
  3. Organize Disaster Supplies
  4. Minimize Financial Hardship
  5. Drop, Cover, and Hold On
  6. Improve Safety
  7. Reconnect and Restore

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