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Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill?

Date: Thurs., October 20, 2010
Time: 10:20 a.m.
Location: Your Work, School, and Home

You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down- or drops something on you. To react quickly you must practice often.

You should participate if:

You know that life-saving actions that must be done instantly, such as drop, cover, and hold on, must be practiced often.

You want to use the ShakeOut as a reason for getting prepared now.

You were invited to register by someone you know, and you want to join them.

You are excited that so many people are working together to prepare California!


As a registered ShakeOut participant you will:

Be counted in the largest earthquake drill ever!

Be included on lists of who is participating in your area

Be an example that motivates others to participate and get prepared

Be updated with ShakeOut news and other information about earthquakes and preparedness

Be provided a customized Certificate of Participation to download after the drill (when you register, be sure to list your name and organization as it should appear on the certificate)

Want to join the ShakeOut? Find out how you can participate at

http://www.shakeout.org


****Additional Information****

For Businesses

http://www.shakeout.org/downloads/ShakeOutBusinesses2010.pdf

For News Media

http://www.shakeout.org/media/index.html

Events in Los Angeles County - Calendar

http://www.shakeout.org/calendar/index.php?active=1&county=Los+Angeles


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