# 7867
Later today across the U.S. roughly 3 dozen states, and globally nearly a dozen countries, will take part in The Great Shakeout earthquake drill (see NPM13: A Whole Lotta Shakeouts Going On), where millions of people will practice their ability to Drop, Cover, & Hold On during an earthquake. A video, demonstrating the technique is available on the California Shakeout Youtube Channel.
It isn’t too late to join in, something you can easily do by visiting the Shakeout.org website.
As a bit of a motivator, I’ve included a brief (4 minute) video this morning that depicts the very plausible outcome of a 7.8 San Andreas earthquake in Southern California.
Of course, you don’t have to live in Southern California to be at risk from earthquakes, tsunamis or other seismic threats. Much of the United States, and many countries around the world, are vulnerable.
Although I don’t currently live in earthquake country, I spent a decade living very near the middle of the bull’s eye in the center of the country (New Madrid), and so I would urge everyone living near one of these drill to take part each year, and to stay prepared for earthquakes . . . and any other disaster that might threaten.
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