Get ready to drop, cover, and hold, Southern California.
Millions of Californians are preparing to participate in the Great ShakeOut to practice what to do during an earthquake. Over 10.4 million Californians have already signed up to participate, with an additional 44.9 million participants worldwide.
Here’s what to know about the event.
The Great ShakeOut drill is scheduled for 10:17 a.m. Thursday. At that time, participants will practice what to do at homes and business during shaking from an earthquake.
Californians prepare to participate in an annual earthquake drill. Brittany Hope reports for Today in LA on Thursday Oct. 17, 2024.
You’ve probably heard it before, “Drop, Cover, and Hold on!” According to federal, state, and local emergency management experts, those three simple steps are the easiest and fastest way to prevent injury, or even death in the result of an earthquake.
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