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Messages, Graphics, and Other Resources

These resources are useful for ShakeOut participants, news media, government agencies, and others to promote awareness and participation in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills and to encourage preparedness via the news media, social media, and other outreach activities.

Messaging
Audio/Video
Still Graphics
Animated Graphics
Earthquake Safety Guides
Calendar and Media Venues List
Media Contacts



Messaging Resources:

ShakeOut Dont Freak Out Banner

ShakeOut General Social Media Messaging

ShakeOut Descriptions (Blurbs, Blogs, Articles, Websites, Emails)

ShakeOut Talking Points (Word), for Speakers, PIOs, Anchors, Media Representatives

ShakeOut Text for PSAs and On-Air Mentions (Radio and TV)

Script for Narrating Your Earthquake Drill

ShakeOut Press Release Templates

ShakeOut Media Advisory Templates

ShakeOut Resolution Templates

Earthquake Safety Documents in Multiple Languages

ShakeOut Social Media Channels

Frequently Asked Questions

ShakeOut History





Audio/Video:

Earthquake Safety Video Series

  • Stream on YouTube (click the CC button for subtitles)
  • Download HD Versions (CC subtitles can be enabled)
  • How to protect yourself from an earthquake in a variety of situations - excellent for training, B-Roll, and more.

ShakeOut Radio and TV PSAs (California and National, English and Spanish)

NOTE: 2023 versions TV available now!

ShakeOut Global Radio and TV Drill Broadcasts, English and Spanish



Still Graphics:

ShakeOut Logo

(Click links below each example graphic for larger versions. Right-click or control-click to download)

ShakeOut Logo, no region

Generic ShakeOut logo, .png version

Generic ShakeOut logo, high-res .ai version

Drop, Cover, and Hold On icons

(Click links below each example graphic for larger versions. Right-click or control-click to download)



ShakeOut web and social media banners (several varieties and sizes)

Get Ready ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1080 x 1080px)

Get Ready ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1200 x 630px)

Get Ready ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1080 x 154px)

Don't Freak Out ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out"
PNG (1080 x 1080px)

Don't Freak Out ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out"
PNG (1200 x 630px)

Don't Freak Out ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out"
PNG (1080 x 154px)

Join Us ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Join Us"
PNG (1080 x 1080px)

Join Us ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Join Us"
PNG (1200 x 630px)

Join Us ShakeOut promotional graphic.
"Join Us"
PNG (1080 x 154px)

ShakeOut Participant Badge

ShakeOut Participant Badge

ShakeOut Participant Badge



Video Conference Backgrounds (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, etc.)

Blue zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
Blue zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
Blue zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
White zoom background for ShakeOut.
Blue zoom background for ShakeOut.
Green zoom background for ShakeOut.
Orange zoom background for ShakeOut.


California Video Conference Backgrounds (Courtesy of the California Earthquake Authority)

ECA ShakeOut background.
ECA ShakeOut background.
ECA ShakeOut background.
ECA ShakeOut background.
ECA ShakeOut background.
ECA ShakeOut background.



Animated Graphics

These work well for emails, websites, Instagram story stickers, and Twitter (just add as an image). To save one, right-click and save it or move to the desktop. We have also optimized them to be under 3 MB for social media scheduling services such as Buffer or HootSuite. Click to open larger quality version. You can also download these GIFs from our Giphy channel at Giphy.com/scec, or you can find them in the Instagram stickers or Twitter "Compose Tweet" box's GIF library.


Animated GIFs made from the Drop, Cover, and Hold On Artwork.

Also available via GIPHY

Also available via GIPHY

Also available via GIPHY

Also available via GIPHY

See more versions, including different formats and sizes, at Giphy.com/scec.


Animated GIFs made from the Earthquake Safety Video Series.


Animated GIFs made from the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.Click to open larger quality version:

Prepare! (Steps 1 - 4)

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 1 Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 2
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 3 Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 4

Survive! (Steps 5 - 6)

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 5 Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 6

Recover! (Step 7)

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety GIF Step 7

Post-Earthquake "Quick-Tips" GIFs

Improve Safety in Bed Improve Safety with a Dust and Mask
Improve Safety by Knowing PASS Improve Safety with a NOAA Weather Radio
Improve Safety by Texting First, Talking Second Improve Safety with a Gas Wrench

Earthquake Safety Guides:

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table) (PDF)

Why Drop, Cover, and Hold On is recommended

Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (2 pages) (PDF)

Earthquake Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs (8 pages) (PDF)

Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions For Parents and Care Providers of Young Children and Infants (PDF)

Earthquake Safety in Stores (PDF)



Media Contacts:




Calendar and Media Venues List:

You are currently on a global page. Select a region's page from the top of this window frame ("Other ShakeOuts") to then access the News and Events tab to view calendar and media venues respective to that region.

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