What day is the great ShakeOut 2021?
October 21
International ShakeOut Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | October 21 | Thursday |
| 2022 | October 20 | Thursday |
| 2023 | October 19 | Thursday |
| 2024 | October 17 | Thursday |
What time is the California 2022 ShakeOut?
37,506 participants are registered in the 2022 Great California ShakeOut (as of 04/16/2022 1:45 AM PST). Museums, Libraries, Parks, etc.
What day is the great ShakeOut 2022?
10/20
ShakeOut FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
| Future International ShakeOut Days | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022: | 10/20 | 2023: |
When and what is the California ShakeOut?
International ShakeOut Day is every third Thursday of October, when most schedule their ShakeOut drills and other earthquake preparedness activities. This annual date was selected back in 2009, when most schools agreed this was the best time. In 2022, International ShakeOut Day is October 20.
What day is the Great California ShakeOut?
third Thursday of October
International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October (this year: October 20).
What is the great American ShakeOut?
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness. These events are made possible through a collaboration between several agencies including the USGS.
When was the first great ShakeOut?
2008
The first ShakeOut drill was held in 2008, known as the Great Southern California ShakeOut, an effort by scientists and emergency managers to inform the public about earthquake preparedness.
What Great Southern California ShakeOut took place in 2008?
The 2008 Great Southern California ShakeOut was based on a potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault— approximately 5,000 times larger than the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that shook southern California on July 29, 2008. It’s not a matter of if an earthquake of this size will happen—but when.
What states participate in the great ShakeOut?
| 2022 participation by ShakeOut Region | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 113 |
| Utah | 751,698 |
| Washington State | 3,206 |
| Wyoming | 20 |
What is the great shake?
What happens during the great ShakeOut?
The main goal of the ShakeOut is to get the world prepared for earthquakes, so use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. Everyone, everywhere should participate, from an individual in their home (or even car!) to a school and even a major corporate office.