City of San Bernardino to Participate in the Great ShakeOut on October 17
The 10:17 am event helps to prepare residents and businesses for the next big quake.
Early morning on Sunday, October 7, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 in Ontario woke up residents and rattled homes across the Inland Empire. Fortunately, there was minimal damage beyond lost sleep.
Southern California is an earthquake-prone region, and a major earthquake could cause unprecedented damage. What we do now, before a big earthquake, will determine how well we survive and recover.
Each year, Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills involve millions of participants worldwide. The drill is held annually on the third Thursday of October. This year, International ShakeOut Day will be held on October 17 at 10:17 am.
This drill is meant to inspire communities to come together by involving children in school and parents at work to prepare for these situations.
The result is a “teachable moment” on par with having an actual earthquake (often followed by increased interest in getting ready for earthquakes). ShakeOut creates the sense of urgency that is needed for people to get prepared, to practice what to do, and to learn what plans need to be improved.
To participate, go to ShakeOut.org/register and pledge your family, school, business, or organization’s participation in the drill. Registered participants will receive information on how to plan their drill and involve others.
It is only a one-minute commitment for something that can save your life.
For more information, visit ShakeOut.org.