At this year FLASH conference I had the pleasure of meeting one of the leaders behind The Great California Shakeout. This is an unbelievable event that continues to grow and build momentum. It main goal is to help residents of California be better prepared for a potential earthquake. The life saving information that the SHAKEOUT shares and the massive participation event scheduled for Oct. 21st is something every Californian should be aware of…and participate in. One of the greatest keys to better preparedness is to learn about what to do and practice how to do it. It will make you much more ready should the unthinkable happen.
Here is some more information on the Shakeout.
On October 21 at 10:21 a.m., businesses, non-profits, schools, cities, individuals, and many others will hold Drop, Cover and Hold On drills throughout the state. Many will also practice other aspects of their disaster plans. More than 6.9 million Californians participated in 2009, practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On and other aspects of family, school, and organizational emergency plans. For more information and to register please visit http://www.shakeout.org.
If you do register to participate we encourage you to also consider getting a survival kit or other earthquake preparedness items. Having the right survival gear or kit on hand is one very important aspect of better preparedness. You can visit us at 1-800-PREPARE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-PREPARE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.com to find a large selection of kits to meet your needs. If you do decide to make a purchase…please use coupon code “shakeout” for 10% off your order.