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The 2021 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is here!

On: October 20, 2021

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA), which is participating in this year’s Great California ShakeOut drill, will have experts available to talk about how to make your home less vulnerable to earthquake damage and how to better protect your family by practicing how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. This year, …continue reading

World’s largest earthquake drill on 30th anniversary of Loma Prieta quake

By: courtesy

On: October 15, 2019

In: Non-profit, Public Safety

Millions of Californians will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” when the ground shakes during the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. This year’s drill will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that shook Northern California on Oct. 17, 1989. …continue reading