What is a Shake-Out? It is an earthquake drill that had its beginnings in 2008 in Southern California. The purpose of the drill is to encourage the public to prepare for and to protect themselves during a large earthquake. By practicing actions ahead of time, lives can be saved and the impact of a major earthquake on our lives can be reduced.
Everyone is invited to participate in Old Mountain View’s Shake Out 2024!
The primary safety practice when the shaking starts is to D·C·H—Drop, Cover and Hold-On.
- Drop to your hands and knees. Crawl only as far as needed to reach better cover, without going through more debris. If in bed, turn over on to your stomach and use the pillow to cover your head.
- Cover your head and neck as well as possible.
- Hold on! If you are under a table or desk with one hand and be prepared to move with the table.
Practicing D·C·H is important, and it’s best to get ready and prepare for an earthquake before one happens.
Old Mountain View’s Shake Out will occur on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Those who want a challenge can begin on Friday, September 13th. See our table for our suggested challenges! (View as a google doc or web page by clicking here.) Or scroll down to see the website version.
Afterwards, you and your family are invited to learn more about recommended steps to take and useful items to collect by coming to Fairmont Park on September 14, 2024 from 10 am until noon.
Go to tinyurl.com/shakeout2024 if you want to view this table more easily!
| Choose your Challenge → Approximate Event Time: Do the actions for your challenge↓ | Zayante Fault Challenge “Sat Sept 14 8am” 🟢 Easy | Calaveras Fault Challenge – “Sat Sept 14 8am” 🟦 Moderate Or Optional: ◆ Challenging | Hayward Fault Challenge – “Fri Sept 13 6pm” 🟦 Moderate | San Andreas Fault Challenge – “Fri Sept 13 6pm” ◆ Challenging | |
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| ‣ Prior to the event, check your emergency supplies ‣ Have a minimum of 3 days of food and water ‣ Replace expired food and water ‣ Ensure you have working flashlights | everyone | everyone | everyone | everyone | |
| At the “event time”: ‣ Practice Drop – Cover – Hold ‣ Find your gas meter. Is there a wrench? ‣ Do you know how to turn off your water supply? Gather at Fairmont Park at 10 AM | everyone | everyone | everyone | everyone | |
| Saturday morning ‣ Use your emergency supplies ‣ Make your breakfast (◆ outside) using emergency cooking and emergency food ‣ Use your emergency lighting | [ NO 💡 ] [◆ No 🏠 ] Drill: no gas or electric Optional ◆ inside is unsafe. Water is ok | [ NO 💡 ] Drill: no gas or electric OK to stay inside Water is ok | [ NO 💡 ] [◆ No 🏠 ] Drill: no gas or electric Drill: inside is unsafe Optional Drill: [◆◆ No 💧] Tap water is unsafe | ||
| Friday evening ‣ Use your emergency supplies Friday evening ‣ Make your dinner (◆outside) using outdoor cooking methods and/or your emergency food (Check expiration dates of stored food.) ‣ Use your emergency lighting | [ NO 💡 ] Drill: no gas or electric OK to stay inside Water is ok | [ NO 💡 ] [◆ No 🏠 ] Drill: no gas or electric Drill: inside is unsafe Optional Drill: [◆◆ No 💧] Tap water is unsafe | |||
| Friday night until the Fairmont Park gathering ‣ ◆ Use your emergency outdoor “shelter” (Do you have a tent or other enclosure to avoid insects? Do you have sleeping bags, camping cots, etc?) ‣ ◆◆ Use your emergency water or purify the tap water | [ NO 💡 ] [◆ No 🏠 ] Drill: no gas or electric Drill: inside is unsafe Optional Drill: [◆◆ No 💧] Tap water is unsafe | ||||
