The Federal Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the project and is encouraging all Americans to take part. The aim is for 1.5 million people in New Zealand to take part, with more than 1.1 million participants already registered.
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Christchurch City Council Public Education & Community Resilience Coordinator Alicia Palmer says it’s important Canterbury leads the way, showing we take preparedness seriously.
The Great California ShakeOut drill is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Thurs., October 15 as a reminder that a highmagnitude natural disaster could occur at any time.
Instead, experts say Drop, Cover and Hold On is the safest response.
Finally, hold on to the table until the shaking stops. Participating is a great way for families, business or organizations to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.
If there isn’t a table or desk near you, drop to the ground in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
“Drop! Cover! Hold on!” are what local students will learn at assemblies this week in preparation for the Great Washington ShakeOut.
For more information about emergency management, residents may contact Cain at 580-482-0229 while 580-481-2260 is the number to reach Colston.
Additional tips for preparing for earthquakes are also available at www.ready.gov/earthquakes.
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America’s PrepareAthon! was established to provide a comprehensive campaign to build and sustain national preparedness as directed by Presidential Policy Directive-8.
