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Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, Thu 17 Oct

From Mike Keltner, Director
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Following FEMA's "National Preparedness Month" in September, individuals and communities throughout the mid-west will participate in the sixth annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.

Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is set for Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:17a.m. During the self-led drill, participants practice how to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On".

Endorsed by emergency officials and first responders, the safe response to an earthquake is to:
  • DROP to the ground
  • COVER your head and neck with both arms, and crawl under a sturdy desk or table if possible
  • HOLD ON to your shelter until the shaking stops
The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium, Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, and dozens of other partners. For more information, visit www.shakeout.org/centralus.

Earthquakes occur without any warning and may be so violent that you cannot walk or you therefore could likely be knocked to the ground where you happen to be. You will never know if the initial jolt will turn out to be the start of a large earthquake. These are general guidelines for most situations. Depending on where you are (in bed, driving, in a theater, etc.), you might take the following actions:
  • INDOORS: If you are able, "DROP to the ground immediately; COVER your head and neck with your arms and crawl under a sturdy desk or table if possible; HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility impairments and cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, protect your head and neck your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able. If you cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, you should immediately take action to protect your head and neck with a pillow or your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able.

  • IN BED: Stay there and try your best to hold on, protecting your head with a pillow, until the shaking stops.

  • HIGH-RISE OR A PUBLIC BUILDING: If you are able, Drop, Cover, and Hold On or protect your head and neck as best possible. Do not use elevators. If you use a wheelchair or have other mobility impairments and cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, protect your head and neck your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able. When the shaking subsides, you should follow the building evacuation plan or move to the designated zones for evacuation and wait for assistance by first responders if you have mobility impairments.

  • OUTDOORS: Move to a clear area away from wires, buildings, and anything else that could fall and hurt you, but only if you can safely do so. Otherwise stay where you are. If you are able, Drop, Cover, and Hold On or protect your head and neck as best possible. If you use a wheelchair or have other mobility impairments and cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, protect your head and neck your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able. Stay where you are until the shaking stops. Only move indoors when it is clear that it is safe to do so.

  • STADIUM OR THEATER: If you are able, Drop, Cover, and Hold On or protect your head and neck. Protect your head and neck with your arms as best possible. If you use a wheelchair or have other mobility impairments and cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, protect your head and neck your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able. Don't try to leave until the shaking is over. When facility staff indicates you to do so, follow their directions to evacuate the premises.

  • DRIVING: Pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the parking brake. Avoid bridges and overhead hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. Remember that some areas of the road may be impassable and you should proceed with caution as you make your way home.

  • WHAT NOT TO DO: It is particularly important that you DO NOT try to get to a "safer place" or run outside while the ground is shaking. Movement will be very difficult and most earthquake related injuries and deaths in the U.S. occur from falling or flying objects hitting



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What to do during an earthquake



2019-10-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy .
Individuals and communities throughout the mid-west will participate in the sixth annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill todat. Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that Drop, Cover, and Hold On is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. It is the safest action to take during ground shaking.
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Earthquake drill at ACHS



2019-10-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler.
Adair County High School students, left to right, Kaitlyn Aiken and Brittany McClister ran through an earthquake preparedness drill as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. According to Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management Director, participants practice how to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On".
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