ShakeOut and tsunami
Please find below information on how to get prepared and take part in ShakeOut, a self-run earthquake and tsunami.
This is happening tomorrow, Thursday 24 October at 9:30am – we will not send a notification.
ShakeOut takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. You can start the drill in whatever way works for you. All you need to do is Drop, Cover and Hold for 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone.
Earthquake – in an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold. If an earthquake is Long or Strong, Get Gone
In an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold
1. Drop down on your hand and knees
2. Cover your head and neck
3. Hold on to your shelter
Do not run outside during earthquake shaking or you risk getting hit by falling bricks and glass
Practising Drop, Cover and Hold means you can quickly take the right action in an earthquake
Tsunami – find your evacuation zone