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Great ShakeOut 2026 — October 15, 2026
The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill will take place worldwide on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 AM local time, with millions participating to practice earthquake safety Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills+1.
What is the Great ShakeOut?
The Great ShakeOut is the world’s largest earthquake drill, organized
by the ShakeOut Earthquake Safety Program. It encourages individuals,
families, schools, businesses, and government agencies to “Drop, Cover,
and Hold On” for one minute to simulate an earthquake’s shaking Great
ShakeOut Earthquake Drills+1.
How to Participate
Register: Sign up at ShakeOut.org/register to join your local or regional drill Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
Plan your drill:
Coordinate with your workplace, school, or community to ensure everyone
knows the drill time and safety procedures Great ShakeOut Earthquake
Drills.
Use video conferencing: If you’re in multiple locations, you can include participants remotely Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
Practice safety:
Review evacuation routes, secure loose items, and check emergency supplies Norco College.
Why Participate?
Earthquakes can happen anywhere, so practicing safety helps you and
your community respond quickly and effectively if one occurs www.laxnortheast.org. Participation also supports emergency preparedness and resilience.
Example Local Drill
At Norco College in California, employees will receive a RAVE
notification at 10:15 AM on October 15, 2026, to perform the drill,
with safety reminders for different scenarios (near a desk, outside, in
bed, driving, or with mobility needs) Norco College.
Additional Opportunities
Amateur radio support: On the day, amateur radio operators can send
“Did You Feel It?” reports to the USGS, contributing to earthquake
monitoring and emergency response www.laxnortheast.org.
Global participation:
Even if your state or region isn’t an official ShakeOut region, you can
still register and join Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.
Tip: Mark October 15, 2026, on your calendar and share the event with your network to maximize participation.
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