The Great CA Shakeout: Is Calabasas Earthquake Ready?

CALABASAS, CA —Drop, cover and hold on... the Great California ShakeOut Day is Thursday and it begs an important question: Are you ready for an earthquake?

Calabasas schools, businesses, government and residents will participate in Thursday's Great California ShakeOut day to put their emergency instincts to the test.

The drill will take place at 10:21 a.m. To date, there are 3,198,010 people registered for the shakeout along the Southern California Coast. In Calabasas, all Las Virgenes Unified School District students will participate in the drill.

Leading up to the drill, the city has been sharing safety tips, which can also be found in the city's emergency preparedness guide.

The Great California ShakeOut: How to Participate:

1. Drop, cover and hold on. On Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., the website suggests drill participants to drop the ground, take cover under a table or desk and hold on as if a major earthquake were happening. It is important to practice now so you can immediately protect yourself during earthquakes. The website features an information page on what to do if you are in bed, outside, driving or in a tall building when an earthquake hits.
2. Use your imagination. While you are participating in the drill, wherever you are, look around and imagine what would happen if a major earthquake were actually occurring. What would fall on you or others? What would be damaged?
3. Text first, talk second. Once the "earthquake" has ended, send text messages to your friends and loved ones to make sure they're alright. The website suggests texting before calling, as texting enables you to send a mass text message and reach more people in a shorter amount of time.

For more resources on what to do in the event of an earthquake, visit the Great California ShakeOut's website.