Seismic Alert (Shakeout Drill)

Friday, 12 October 2012

FEMA is conducting a Great Shakeout drill for the US Southeast on October 18^th at 10:18 am. This is a earthquake drill for everyone to take a moment and refresh themselves on what to do during an earthquake.

The US Southeast will not be the only ones participating in this drill, it will be conducted across the US, Arizona, California, Washington, Guam and Hawaii.

The private citizen can also participate by conducting their own family drill. It would be a great time to put your family emergency plans to the test.

Remember during an earthquake what we all must do is

Stop – Stop what you are doing.

Drop – Drop to the ground

Cover – take cover under something sturdy (Table, desk, etc)

Hold On – Hold on until the shaking stops.

Also it would be a great time to get your children or their schools to participate. Our children need to know what to do during a disaster. Their knowledge of preparedness will greatly reduce their panic during a real emergency.

Read more HERE

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James is a father of four and grandfather to four cute little bugs. He and his wife Beautiful Gorgeous, of almost 30 years, have been prepping since 2003.
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