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GET READY TUSTIN! International ShakeOut Day of Action is on Thursday, October 16!

Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes.

On October 16 at 10:16 a.m., more than 10 million people in schools, businesses, non-profits, government agencies, neighborhoods, organizations, and households all across California will practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On” and other aspects of their emergency plans.

The Great California ShakeOut began in California in 2008 and is the world’s largest earthquake drill. Learn more and register to participate at www.ShakeOut.org/california.

The program has since been replicated across the United States and in several other countries. More than 25 million people worldwide will participate in 2014!

The primary purpose of ShakeOut is to encourage people and organizations to be prepared to survive and to recover quickly when the next big earthquake happens.

How do we prepare, survive, and recover?
Everyone should know what steps to take before, during and after an earthquake, at home, work, and school. Visit www.earthquakecountry.org to learn about the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.

PREPARE (before an earthquake):

(Step 1) Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items such as furniture and other heavy objects to avoid injuries and damage.

(Step 2) Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency. Where will you meet your family? How will you get to work? Do you know how to perform CPR, or to use a fire extinguisher?

(Step 3) Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations.

(Step 4) Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening your property, and considering insurance.
SURVIVE (during and just after an earthquake):

(Step 5) You cannot tell from the initial shaking if an earthquake will suddenly become intense…so always Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately!
• DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!);
• Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table if nearby; and
• HOLD ON to your shelter and be ready to move with it until the shaking stops.

If there is no table or desk near you, drop to the ground and then if
possible move to an inside corner of the room. Remain in a
crawling position to protect your vital organs and cover your head
and neck with your hands and arms.

• Do not move to another room or outside. Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot run or crawl. You are more likely to be injured if you try to move during strong shaking.
• These are guidelines for most situations. Visit www.earthquakecountry.org/step5 to learn how to protect yourself in other situations and locations, including safety tips for people with disabilities.

(Step 6) Improve safety after earthquakes by evacuating, if necessary, helping the injured, and preventing further injuries or damage. Be ready for aftershocks that may continue for several weeks to months after large earthquakes.

RECOVER (after an earthquake):

(Step 7) Reconnect and Restore. Restore daily life by reconnecting with others, repairing damage, and rebuilding community.
• To keep phone lines accessible for emergency use communicate via text message rather than calling.
• If you have an earthquake insurance policy and have suffered any property damage, contact your insurance agent or company for assistance.