City of Corona issued the following announcement on Oct. 13.
It is time to get ready and prepare for the world’s largest earthquake drill. This drill takes place every year to help prepare the world for a natural disaster. Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is set for Thursday, October 15, 2020.
The City of Corona would like to remind the community that the safe response to an earthquake is to:
DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.
COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand.
- If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter.
- If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows).
- Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs.
- Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts.
- No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands.
For the first time ever, Californians can also prepare for earthquakes by downloading the MyShake App!
Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before an earthquake. Managed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify Californians to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in advance of an earthquake.
To receive earthquake warnings, individuals and family members can download the MyShake App and ensure phone settings are adjusted to receive emergency alerts. Download on the App Store or Google Play!
For more ways to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies, please visit www.CoronaCA.gov/Preparedness.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Corona
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