International ShakeOut Day
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Join millions around the world and participate in International ShakeOut Day - practice your earthquake drills, stay safe, and spread awareness!
Get your dancing shoes on and join the world in celebrating International ShakeOut Day on the third Thursday of October! This day is dedicated to raising awareness about earthquake safety and preparedness. It was first launched in 2008 and has since grown into a global movement, with more than 28 million people taking part in the annual event each year. So take a moment to shake it out and learn some essential tips for staying safe during an earthquake. It's never too late to be prepared!
Research the history of earthquakes and how they occur. Understand what to do if one should happen in your area.
Practice “drop, cover, and hold on” with your family, friends, and coworkers to be prepared for an earthquake.
Develop an emergency plan for you and your family. Include meeting places and communication plans.
Anchor tall furniture and other heavy items in your home that may be at risk of falling during an earthquake.
Make sure you have enough food, water, and other necessary supplies to last at least three days in the event of an earthquake.
International ShakeOut Day is a great opportunity to educate individuals on earthquake safety. It promotes awareness around the world about the importance of preparing for an natural disaster, such as an earthquake and staying safe during one.
International ShakeOut day provides an opportunity for people to practice various responses that would need to be taken in the event of an earthquake. This includes dropping to the ground, taking cover underneath furniture, or moving away from windows or other hazardous areas.
International ShakeOut Day encourages everyone to participate and come together as a community. By having everyone actively participate worldwide not only helps spread awareness but also strengthens our sense of collective responsibility and builds stronger ties between people which increases overall preparedness levels should a natural disaster occur.