The Great California ShakeOut Scheduled October 19, 2023 at 10:19 AM

At 10:19 a.m. on October 19, 2023, millions of Californians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for 1 minute in The Great California ShakeOut, the state’s largest earthquake drill ever! All local governments and their agencies are encouraged to participate in the drill. This event also serves as a good reminder to take inventory of emergency supplies and equipment.

Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work, or travel. The ShakeOut is an opportunity to practice disaster plans. The goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe.

Millions of people worldwide have participated in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills since 2008. The Great California ShakeOut is held on the third Thursday of October each year. To learn more, visit https://www.shakeout.org/