California will practice its annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill this Thursday, Oct. 15. More than 6.1 million people have registered to take part in the annual drill, which gives residents the chance to practice their safety techniques in case of a major earthquake.
“Damaging earthquakes can strike at any time, and the Great California ShakeOut drill is an important reminder of what we need to do in order to survive and recover. Earthquakes are a reality, but they don’t have to be devastating; strengthen your home now and get prepared,” California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy said in a press release.
“With our health care system already stressed by COVID-19, we all need to take steps to keep ourselves safe when the ground shakes.”
The drill starts at 10:15 a.m.
Participants will be instructed to drop to the ground, take cover under a desk, table, or other sturdy surface and hold on for 60 seconds.
The ShakeOut drill started in 2008.
California has been ravaged by wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic this year. At least 31 people have died from the wildfires and 9,247 buildings have been destroyed.
More than 16,600 have died from COVID-19 in the state.
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