Tomorrow, November 13th, Southern California will host the largest earthquake preparedness activity in U.S. history: The Great Southern California ShakeOut.
This drill is based on a potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which can happen along the San Andreas Fault. Per reports, this would be approximately 5,000x larger than the 5.4 earthquake we felt here in late July. And as reports say, it really isn't a matter of IF, but a matter of WHEN an earthquake of this size will happen. It's possible that it may happen in our lifetime. Eeek!
So the drill will call for SoCal-ians to DROP! COVER! and HOLD ON! The activity will be done to allow us to practice this exercise. In the event of a big earthquake, it's possible that there would be little time to protect yourself against falling/shifting objects and/or strong shaking. It's important to know that the first thing to do in an earthquake is to drop to the ground, seek cover (like under a desk, table, or even doorway), and then hold on for dear life.
10:00AM tomorrow, the drill starts. It should last abut 60 seconds. If you're not near a table or desk, then run to a corner of the room, then crouch down and cover your face and head with your arms.
For more info, and additional earthquake preparedness tips for the home/office, go to www.ShakeOut.org.
Be safe, SoCal!
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thank you instructor! haha we didn't even participate!
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