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San Diego County ShakesOut

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October 21, 2010, 10:21 am, Drill/Exercise at San Diego County Health & Human Services

Event Location:
San Diego County Health & Human Services
Behavorial Health Services Division
3255 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA (Map)

Contact Person:
Yvette Urrea-Moe, 858-245-9366


Summary:
Over 655,000 San Diegans are participating in the ShakeOut. The County Health & Human Services Agency's Behavioral Health Services will demonstrate how to protect themselves from falling objects. Representatives from the County Office of Emergency Services will be on hand to emphasize the importance of having an emergency plan.


Full Description:
More than 655,000 San Diegans have registered to participate in the Great California ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill that will allow Californians to practice the DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON safety procedure.



About 120 employees at the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA)-Behavioral Health Services division will demonstrate how to protect themselves from falling objects in an earthquake.



Representatives from the County Office of Emergency Services will be available to talk about the importance of preparing for a disaster and having an emergency plan.


10:21 a.m.—ShakeOut

10:45 a.m.—Media Availability





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