Great ShakeOut

Each year the City of Tualatin participates in the Great ShakeOut!

What?

The Great ShakeOut is a global earthquake preparedness campaign.

• This international earthquake drill takes place annually on the third Thursday of October, encouraging anyone, anywhere to practice how to be safer during earthquakes.
• The GreatShakeOut website offers a tool for individuals to search the earthquake risk in their respective areas. 

WHEN?

International ShakeOut Day is every third Thursday of October.

• The ShakeOut happens for one minute at the "time" of the date. For example, the 2021 Shakeout happened at 10:21am on 10/21/21.  The 2023 Shakeout is at 10:19am on 10/19/23. 
• If you are unable to participate exactly at the designated time, hold it at a different time with those around you (home, office, outside).

HOW?

 “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for ONE MINUTE wherever you are! You can even play an audio recording or video that leads you through the one minute drill. 

1. DROP to the ground, before the earthquake can knock you over and cause injury. 
2. Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table. 
3. HOLD ON until the shaking stops and you are absolutely certain the threat to safety has passed. ​
   • If you’re inside a building, don’t go more than a few steps before dropping, taking cover, and holding on.
   • If you’re a pedestrian outside, attempt to find a spot away from trees, powerlines, streetlights, or anything else that could topple over, then drop, cover, and hold on.
   • If you’re driving when the shaking starts, pull over to a clear location, put your seatbelt on, and wait until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops and it is safe to drive, be sure to avoid any bridges or ramps, as these may have been damaged during the event. 

Remember that the shaking is not the main cause of injury during an earthquake - it’s the collapsing walls or roofs, shattered glass, or flying objects that cause most injuries or deaths during the natural disaster. The drill encourages community members to look around them, identify a safe place such as under a piece of furniture or an interior wall, and commit to this spot as the best choice during an earthquake event. 

resources

Printable Flyers

• General safety - ESPANOL
• Earthquake Preparedness Guide for Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Others with Access and Functional Needs (AFN) - ESPANOL 
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VIDEOS

• For those with mobility limitations 
• Driving
• Near a sturdy table/desk
• Not near a sturdy table/desk
• Near the coast
• In bed