The Great California ShakeOut

This year on October 17th, millions of people worldwide will practice How to Drop, Cover, and Hold On during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills which began in California in 2008. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel.

While some areas of California are more likely to have earthquakes than others, all of California is at higher risk compared to the rest of the country. In fact, the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains are the result of seismic activity along the San Andreas Fault running right through the County.

You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation.

What you do now will determine your quality of life after our next damaging earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?

The San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services is proud to be a part of the Great California ShakeOut.

Audio and Video “Drill Broadcast” recordings

Drop! Cover! Hold On!
ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out. October 17, 2024. Register: ShakeOut.org
The Great California Shake Out

What you can do…

ShakeOut Resources

Type Name Category
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information for Individuals and Families Individuals & Families
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Info – Childcare & Preschools Childcare Centers & Preschools
pdf Earthquake Safety for Young Children & Infants Childcare Centers & Preschools
pdf ShakeOut DrIll Manual for K-12 Schools K-12 Schools
pdf 5 Ways to Support Your District K-12 Schools
pdf School Disaster Response – Models & Templates K-12 Schools
pdf Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions Disability/AFN Organizations
Integrating Access and Functional Needs within the Emergency Planning Process Disability/AFN Organizations
pdf Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs Disability/AFN Organizations
pdf ShakeOut Exercise Manual for Healthcare Healthcare Organizations
Countdown to ShakeOut Healthcare Healthcare Organizations
pdf ShakeOut Exercise Manual for Organizations Private & Nonprofit Organizations
pdf 7 Steps to Preparing Your Business Businesses
pdf Benefits of Participating in the ShakeOut Businesses
pdf Countdown to ShakeOut Businesses
pdf Drill Manual – Businesses Businesses
pdf Earthquake Safety in Stores Businesses
pdf Business Continuity Plan Businesses
pdf ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities Cities & Towns
pdf Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach Cities & Towns
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information – Tribes Tribes
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information – Radio Groups Volunteers
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information – Volunteers Service Clubs Volunteers
pdf ShakeOut Drill Manual Volunteers
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information – Colleges Additional Resources
pdf 2024 ShakeOut Event Information – Seniors Additional Resources
pdf How to Create a Disaster Plan Additional Resources
pdf Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country Additional Resources
ResilientWorkplace.org Additional Resources
More K-12 School Resources are at www.shakeout.org/california/schools Additional Resources
California-specific college resources are at www.shakeout.org/california/colleges Additional Resources
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety! Additional Resources
Protect yourself during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Additional Resources
Earthquake Safety Video Series Additional Resources
Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings Additional Resources
Other videos useful for understanding or promoting the ShakeOut Additional Resources

Earthquake Safety Videos

When You're Driving (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
When the Earth Shakes
PSA: The Great California Shakeout
If You're In a Stadium or Theater (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
San Bernardino County Museum ShakeOut Video
If You're Near a Sturdy Table or Desk (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
If There's No Sturdy Table or Desk (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
PSA: The Great California Shakeout (Spanish)
If You're Near the Shore (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
PSA: The Great California Shakeout (Spanish)
PSA Earthquake Preparedness for Businesses
Access & Functional Needs