Tag: Great Shakeout Drill

MALIBU—On Thursday, October 16, the city of Malibu will partake in the Great Shakeout Drill.

At 10:16 a.m., Malibu City Hall staff will join millions of people in Southern California and around the world to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” for the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest simultaneous earthquake preparedness drill.

Those who are at Malibu City Hall at that time, should join for the exercise. It is to prepare individuals if a major earthquake strikes Southern California. They should be prepared to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” when you feel shaking. Get underneath a desk or table and hold on to protect yourself from falling debris or flying furniture.

Here are a few basic tips on earthquake preparedness:

-Secure objects: Secure heavy objects that could fall, overturn, or slide during an earthquake, such as tall furniture, equipment, and wall-mounted items.

-Create an emergency supply kit: Include food, water, first aid, prescription medications, a flashlight, emergency radio and other essentials. See tips: https://www.ready.gov/kit.

-Download the MyShake mobile app: This app for iPhone and Android devices provides earthquake warnings in California.

-Review emergency procedures: Review evacuation procedures and exit routes from your building and your family’s home emergency plan.

-Sign up for alerts: Sign up for emergency alerts from the City at www.MalibuCity.org/alerts and from LA County at https://ready.lacounty.gov/alerts/.

Obtain more earthquake preparedness information at: https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes.

 

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced on its social media platform that it will participate in the Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 17. The drill will take place at 10:17 a.m.

The Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is part of International ShakeOut Day, which is recognized globally each year on the third Thursday of October.

Practice critical earthquake safety by learning to Drop, Cover, and Hold On
-Drop to your hands and knees to avoid being knocked down
-Cover your head and neck

To prepared individuals should hold on to a sturdy shelter until the shaking stops.

To learn more visit: https://go.weho.org/3BGS42n. Other cities participating in the drill include Beverly Hills, Malibu and Santa Monica.

By Trevor

SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, October 17, the city of Santa Monica will participate in the Great Shakeout Drill.

At 10:17 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, individuals can join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. Individuals can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of their choice. That includes people in multiple locations through video conferencing.

Earthquakes can strike without warning throughout the Southern California region. Santa Monica encourages everyone to be prepared for emergencies for up to seven days. People should be prepared for emergencies in their home, workplace and car.

There are many faults in and near Los Angeles, and the city of Santa Monica encourages everyone to learn where the Santa Monica fault is located. To learn more about local faults and their potential impacts on Santa Monica, watch Santa Monica’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan community presentation video.

Remember when shaking starts Drop, Cover and Hold On or, if you utilize a device for mobility, Lock, Cover and Hold On. For more details regarding actions to take during an earthquake, visit www.earthquakecountry.org.

Practice Drop, Cover and Hold On during the annual Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill every October. To find out more visit: www.shakeout.org/california/

By Trevor