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Earthquake Preparedness: The Great Washington Shakeout
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At 10:20 a.m. on October 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during The Great Washington ShakeOut, the state’s largest earthquake drill ever! All K-12 schools and districts are encouraged to participate in the drill.
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Major earthquakes can happen anywhere you live, work, or travel. The ShakeOut is your chance to practice how to protect yourself, staff, and students. The goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your organization, and your community.
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
The following are some suggestions for what K-12 schools and districts can do to participate in the ShakeOut.
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Get Prepared for Earthquakes:
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- Check your emergency supplies and equipment; make sure they are accessible and functional.
- Download and review school preparedness materials from ShakeOut.org/washington/howtoparticipate.
- Encourage staff and students to prepare at home.
- Distribute ShakeOut take-home materials.
- Encourage students and staff to ask their friends, families, and neighbors to register.
- Ask colleagues at other schools to participate.
- Find posters, flyers, and other materials for promoting the ShakeOut at ShakeOut.org/washington/resources.
- Share photos and stories of your drill at Shakeout.org/washington/share.
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Click on the following links for additional resources about earthquake preparedness:
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