The Great ShakeOut, which happens today, is an annual safety drill that began in earthquake-prone California and later expanded across the U.S. and overseas.

During the global ShakeOut drill held at 10:19 a.m. PDT on Thursday, ... This article was updated with Miyamoto’s advice for reacting to an earthquake in a soft-story apartment building.

"Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are a once-a-year chance for everyone to practice `drop, cover, and hold on' and learn other earthquake safety tips." The ShakeOut website indicated that roughly ...

Thursday is International ShakeOut Day, a time when Californians and people across the globe can practice what to do in the event of a major earthquake. Here's what to know about the event, from ...

You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes, like at home, at work, at school, or even on vacation. The Great California ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during ...

Great California Shakeout: Earthquake drill comes on Loma Prieta quake’s 35th anniversary Decades after 6.9 quake killed dozens, experts say preparations for the next Big One are crucial ...

Californians are encouraged to participate in the Great California ShakeOut drill on October 17th at 10:17 a.m. to practice how to Drop, Cover and Hold On.

(BCN) — Riders on BART trains at 10:17 a.m. Thursday will have an earthquake drill headed their way. BART will participate in the 2024 International ShakeOut Day earthquake drill, testing the ...

An earthquake the size of Turkey’s would bring devastation, death to Southern California. ... The ShakeOut scenario focused on unretrofitted brick buildings, ...

ALSO SEE: Great Washington ShakeOut: Annual event highlights earthquake preparedness. Before the quake. The DNR said before an earthquake happens, know the risks, what to expect, ...

The ShakeOut comes after an earthquake recently shook parts of western Washington and caught many residents off guard. Many were left wondering why they did not receive an earthquake warning for ...

Following is a selected passage from the ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario: “Thursday Nov. 13, 10:00:30 a.m.:As the earthquake’s rupture front travels up the fault, it sends out seismic waves that ...