AC Alert: Alameda County: Join the Great California ShakeOut, October 15 at 10:15 AM.
Join Alameda County residents in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 AM. The Great ShakeOut is a drill when millions of people across California participate in to practice how to stay safe during an earthquake.
Take a minute at home, work, or school to practice these earthquake safety actions:
- DROP to your hands and knees.
- COVER your head and neck with your arms. Crawl under a table or desk.
- HOLD ON and stay in this position until the shaking stops.
Download the free MyShake earthquake early warning California app.
Find earthquake preparedness resources on Alameda County OES’s new website:
Earthquake Safety
Practicing now can help you respond quickly when an earthquake happens.
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