The Great Berkeley ShakeOut & Preparedness Block Party & Drill
Ready for the next big earthquake?
Practice your Drop (or Lock), Cover, and Hold on this ShakeOut at 10:17 am on October 17 and come see what all that practice is for with a ride in an Earthquake Simulator.
We'll also be having giveaways and raffles to help fill up those emergency kits and a Talent Showcase around noon to shake-up this ShakeOut.
Registration for our Talent Showcase is open:
https://bit.ly/3ZQUFkm
Block Party Details:
- Where? South Side of McCone Hall
- When? 11 am to 2 pm Thursday October 17
Make the most of this year's ShakeOut:
- Learn more about what you can do to prepare. Secure any items that can fall during shaking long before an earthquake happens.
- Make an emergency kit or go bag. If you already have one, double-check to make sure nothing has expired!
- Download the MyShake App! MyShake users will be sent a test drill at 10:17 AM on October 17. Audio and visuals will be slightly different than real alerts. For more info on the test alert, visit https://bit.ly/4gUfFg0.
- Practice when you get the test alert! You'll build muscle memory by remembering to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
- There's also Lock, Cover, and Hold On! Lock any mobility devices you may be using, such as a wheelchair or walker, and cover your neck until shaking stops. For more specific information on what to do during shaking or when you get an early warning alert depending on your mobility, we recommend this video: If You Have a Mobility Disability (Earthquake Safety Video Series).