1. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: Awareness to Action Mark Benthien Southern California Earthquake Center

2. Involves 600+ scientists at 65 institutions worldwide, headquartered at USC Focuses on earthquake system science using Southern California as a natural laboratory Translates basic research into practical products to reduce earthquake risk Southern California Earthquake Center

3. Statewide partnership of people, organizations, and regional alliances Each regional alliance conducts its own activities and collaborates with the others Statewide committees determine long- range plans, sector-based needs, and develop resources Significant support provided by FEMA Join today: www.earthquakecountry.org/alliance Earthquake Country Alliance Redwood Coast Tsunami Workgroup Bay Area Earthquake Alliance Future Alliance Southern California Earthquake Alliance

4. EarthquakeCountry.org How to prepare, survive & recover Key programs and activities Downloadable booklets, videos, games, and more Become an ECA Associate Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

5. 1. Secure Your Space 2. Plan to be Safe 3. Organize Disaster Supplies 4. Minimize Financial Hardship 5. Drop, Cover, and Hold On 6. Improve Safety 7. Reconnect and Restore earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps

6. BEFORE AFTER www.earthquakecountry.org/step5 Step 5: Drop, Cover and Hold On When the earth shakes In most situations (see link below) Protection from falling objects

7. Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On? Buildings rarely collapse in the United States Keeps you from being thrown to the ground Protection from falling items… and structural elements Calexico, California April 2010 M7.2 Mexico City, Mexico September 1985 M8.1

8. Drop to the floor (or bend over in chair) Cover your head and neck with one hand, then take shelter under a nearby table or desk, or against a wall Hold On to your shelter until shaking stops (if not under something, cover your head and neck with both hands) Basic Earthquake Drill This is appropriate for most situations and building types, but not all

9. “Wait a Minute” after shaking stops, in case objects continue to fall Look for hazards before you move: Above you Around you Behind you Below you Ahead of you Expect aftershocks -- be prepared to drop again. Follow your emergency plan (which may or may not include evacuation) After Shaking Stops… Northridge, CA January 1994 M6.7

10. Participate: Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Annual events held worldwide when millions of people practice Many do much more! 2015 ShakeOut Day of Action: October 15 ShakeOut.org

11. They see and hear consistent information about what to do frequently, in many forms, and from many sources They see others like themselves getting prepared They talk about preparedness with people they know They learn potential consequences, and how to avoid them ShakeOut puts these findings into practice Based on Social Science Research Research by Dennis Mileti, Linda Bourque, and others on what motivates people to get prepared:

12. ShakeOut Mission and Goals Mission: Everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes Goals: Encourage people worldwide to practice earthquake safety Register at www.ShakeOut.org Shift the culture about earthquakes and preparedness Inspire discussions about being prepared to survive and recover Increase earthquake readiness at all levels Whole Community: family, community, school, business, government…

13. ShakeOut History Created in 2008 to involve millions in a state-run exercise based on a magnitude 7.8 San Andreas fault earthquake -2008: 5.4 million (Southern California) More participants and additional states/countries each year –2009: 6.9 million (all California) –2010: 8 million (California, Nevada, and Guam) –2011: 12.1 million (15 states/territories & British Columbia) –2012: 19.4 million (26 states/territories, 5 countries with official drills) –2013: 24.9 million (44 states/territories, expansion worldwide –2014: 26.5 million (47 states/territories, continued expansion worldwide)

14. Everyone can ShakeOut!

15. Everyone… Everywhere, and Growing! 2014: 26.5 Million People Worldwide! (10.4 million in California)

16. Public and Private Partners –Many people and organizations working together A Whole Community approach –Customized information for over 20 categories of participants ShakeOut.org website –Online registration and listing of participants –Instructions for many types of organizations –ShakeOut.org/espanol (also sites in Japanese, French, & Italian) ShakeOut Materials –Multiple levels of manuals for schools, businesses, organizations, and government agencies; flyers, posters, and much more Drill Broadcasts (audio and video narrated instructions) Radio, TV, and print promotion and PSAs Extensive traditional and social media coverage/interaction Key ShakeOut Elements

17. www.shakeout.org & www.shakeout.org/california

18. Benefits of Registering Be counted in the world’s largest earthquake drill! Be listed with other participants (Optional) Be an example that motivates others to get prepared Be updated with ShakeOut news and safety tips Have peace of mind that you, your family, your co-workers, and millions of others will be better prepared to survive and recover quickly from our next big earthquake!

19. Example Statistics California Businesses All Regions

20. Participation Categories (2014 totals) K-12 Schools 14,494,225 Colleges and Universities3,368,835 Businesses992,011 Local Government774,518 National Government605,309 State Government457,098 Non-Profit Organizations450,527 Healthcare383,514 Faith-based Organizations238,950 Childcare and Pre-Schools129,708 Preparedness Organizations41,919 Individuals/Families39,296 Senior Facilities/Communities37,654 Neighborhood Groups37,296 Tribes/Indigenous20,948 Media Organizations18,000 Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc.15,019 Science/Engineering Organizations12,181 Other categories:95,293 (Note: These totals do not include participation in Japan, for which participation is not provided by category)

21. Example ShakeOut Resources

22. Each has instructions for multiple levels of earthquake drills: –Simple Drop, Cover, Hold On drill –Life Safety (including evacuation) –Decision-Making Table Top drill –Advanced Exercise Available for schools, businesses/organizations, government agencies, and healthcare facilities ShakeOut Drill Manuals

23. Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs Organized according to Seven Steps to Eathquake Safety Seniors and People with Disabilities

24. America’s PrepareAthon! ShakeOut is a major activity of “America’s PrepareAthon!” (participation is included within annual AP! totals) Assessment of preparedness activities (drills, fairs, PSAs, and other activiteis) for all hazards Spring (April 30) and Fall (Sept. 30) National PrepareAthon Days ready.gov/prepare @PrepareAthon

25. National Preparedness Month ready.gov/september

26. Facebook.com/greatshakeout Twitter.com/shakeout (#shakeout) Join the Conversation

27. Register your ShakeOut Drill at Shakeout.Org Download and distribute resources: -Drill manuals -Flyers and posters -Videos -And much more Register and Spread the Word