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ShakeOut October 16 2025


Article Source:  ShakeOut.org


 

 

ShakeOut = October 16 2025

If you are new to ShakeOut, or have participated many times since 2008, thank you for your participation! Registration for 2025 is open and more than 8.3 million Californians are already set to participate! 


International ShakeOut Day is October 16, however you can hold your drill on any day of the year, in multiple locations, and even virtually with our updated presentations for drill leaders.

Scroll down to learn how you or your organization can: 
  • Confirm your Participation for 2025 - and inspire others!
  • Follow the "Countdown to ShakeOut"
  • See if You Qualify for a Seismic Retrofit Grant!
  • Add Your Public Event to the ShakeOut Calendar
  • Download ShakeOut Graphics and Messaging 

 


 

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Are You Registered for the 2025 ShakeOut?


To confirm that your household or organization(s) are registered this year, check your profile at ShakeOut.org/login. Review our registration FAQ if you have questions about updating your organization's contact, reseting your password, or registering multiple locations. Or just contact us for assistance!


Please also encourage others in your community to register their participation – check out our many messaging resources (for social media, email newsletters, news releases, and in many languages!  You can also review your ShakeOut region's "Who is Participating" page to see how registration totals by category and lists of registered participants.

Thanks! Your participation and partnership inspires millions more people worldwide to practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On or other protective actions, and to become better prepared to survive and recover!  
 

 

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This graphic has key earthquake safety guidance, including for people who use mobility assistance devices. It is now available in 16 languages, including each individual row.

For guidance on these actions and for many other situations, download our Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions guide, also available in multiple languages along with many other documents.

 


 


 

Follow the "Countdown to ShakeOut"

 

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Use this simple guide for planning, promoting, and implementing your organization's ShakeOut Drill!  


 

 


 

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Attention California homeowners: Registration is open through October 1 for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program! 


Homeowners in 1,118 ZIP Codes across California can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to help strengthen their homes against earthquake damage. Non owner-occupied residences (such as rental homes) are now also eligible!
 

See If You Qualify For a Seismic Retrofit Grant

 


 


 


 


 

Many ShakeOut participants organize preparedness fairs, workshops, press conferences, and of course drills/exercises between now and ShakeOut day (as well as after), that are open to the public or news media to attend

 

 


 


 

2025 ShakeOut Graphics and Messaging

 

All ShakeOut posters and graphics for websites, emails, and social media have been updated for 2025. Check out the ShakeOut Resources or Messaging pages to download or link to these, plus find drill manuals, powerpoints for leading in-person or online drills, and much more. There are also posters and graphics that no date shown. The Messaging page also has example social media and newsletter content you can use, videos, animated graphics, video conference backdrops, and much more!  ShakeOut resources are also available in Spanish and many other languages.

 

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