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Drop! Cover! Hold on! at the Victor Valley Museum

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October 18, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm, Community Event at Victor Valley Musuem

Event Location:
Victor Valley Musuem
11873 Apple Valley Road
Apple Valley, CA (Map)


Summary:
The epicenter of ShakeOut-related activities in the High Desert will be at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley on Friday, October 18 from 10 AMt o Noon. Please join us for an educational and fun-filled event, during which students will participate in the Drop Cover and Hold On Drill and be treated to an Earthquake Preparedness fair, complete with emergency equipment, emergency responders and earthquake preparedness educational activities.

FREE ADMISSION


Full Description:
Millions of Californians will participate in the Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in history. The ShakeOut is organized to inspire Californians to get ready for big earthquakes and also practice how to protect ourselves when it happens.

The epicenter of ShakeOut-related activities in the High Desert will be at the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley on Friday, October 18 from 10 am to noon. Please join us for an educational and fun-filled event, during which students will participate in the Drop Cover and Hold On Drill and be treated to an Earthquake Preparedness fair, complete with emergency equipment, emergency responders and earthquake preparedness educational activities.

• Hear remarks by San Bernardino County Board members, fire officials and a representative of the California Seismic Safety Commission
• Visit the Earthquake Preparedness Fair
• Learn the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
• Discover “The Science behind the ShakeOut, “with Senior Curator Kathleen Springer

During the ShakeOut event and activities, museum
admission fees will be waived.
Teachers! This is a great opportunity to bring your class to the Victor Valley Museum! Contact Kathleen Springer at (909) 798-8615 or e-mail kspringer@sbcm.sbcounty.gov to find out more!

FREE ADMISSION

To learn more about the Great California ShakeOut, visit www.shakeout.org


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