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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Join us for the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on February 7, 2012, at 10:15 AM! This coordinated earthquake drill across eight states will help millions practice essential safety measures in case of a damaging earthquake. Following the historic earthquakes of 1811-12, with a probability of significant seismic activity in the Central U.S., proactive preparedness can save lives. Learn how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On—essential strategies to protect yourself. Register online for this free event and take the first step in earthquake readiness!

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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

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  1. The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Your Name Here Your Organization

  2. The Earthquakes of 1811-12 • Winter of 1811-12 • M7-8.0 • Thousands of Aftershocks • 25-40% probability of a damaging earthquake

  3. Central U.S. vs. California Earthquakes Northridge, CA Charleston, MO Shaking felt, little to no damage Minor to major damage to buildings and contents Map Source: US Geological Survey

  4. The Most Prepared Nation in the World Image Source: WikiMedia; EERI

  5. How to Protect Yourself During an Earthquake • Drop to the floor • before the earthquake drops you! • Take Cover • under a sturdy desk or table • Or get down next to a wall and cover your head with your arms • Hold On to it firmly • Be ready to move with it until the shaking stops. • If inside, stay inside! • If outside, stay outside! Image Source: Southern California Earthquake Center

  6. Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On? • Most people are injured in earthquakesby things falling on them, not building collapse • Get under something to be safe! • DO NOT get in a doorway or run! • It does not protect you from falling items, and in strong shaking you can not stand • DO NOT believe the “triangle of life”! • You are safer under, not next to a table • www.dropcoverholdon.org explains why Image Source: Southern California Earthquake Center

  7. Are you Ready to ShakeOut? The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an eight state earthquake drill on February 7, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. where Millions of people are going to practice…

  8. 2011 ShakeOut • Based upon CA model • 3Million + participants • New people, new ideas, new partnerships • FEMA 2011 Award Recipient

  9. February 7, 2012 @ 10:15AM • 200th anniversary of the New Madrid quakes • Many helpful resources • Free and open to all • Participating begins by registering online

  10. Why Participate? • Practice is essential • Offers a time for communities to take proactive steps • Builds a sense of purpose through action Images Courtesy: shakeout.org/centralus

  11. What we do now, before the next damaging earthquake, will determine what our lives are like after…

  12. 2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut February 7, 2012 @ 10:15AM shakeout.org/centralus

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