10/13/2026
The Great ShakeOut Drill is on 10/15 at 10:15 AM. Participate in this earthquake drill at home, work, or school.
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
• Preparing for earthquakes and knowing what to do after one happens can save lives. Stay safe by being earthquake ready.
• Practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON at home, work, or school.
• Get life-saving seconds to stay safe before shaking starts by downloading and setting up alerts from California’s Earthquake Early Warning system at Earthquake.ca.gov.
• Secure loose and tall furniture to minimize damage or threat of injury.
• Have a Go Bag and shoes in a place that you can find quickly if you have to evacuate.
DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
• If inside, do not rush outside or stand in a doorway. Never use elevators! Remember, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
• If in bed, stay there and COVER your head with a pillow.
• If outdoors, move away from anything that can fall, especially power lines, trees, street lights, and buildings.
• If driving, pull over and set the parking brake. Make sure you stop away from trees, bridges, buildings, or power lines.
Visit Earthquake.ca.gov or shakeout.org for more information.
