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A variety of presentations, fairs, and other events are being planned by many organizations in association with The Great ShakeOut. The events listed below are open to the public; many other presentations to businesses and organizations are also being made.

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CARIBE WAVE 23

March 23, 2023, Community Event at Caribbean Countries and U.S. Territories

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 22 will be on March 23, 2023.

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ShakeOut at OMSI

October 15, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm, Community Event at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

Get ready to ShakeOut at OMSI! Learn about earthquake science and preparedness, with activities throughout the museum on Sat, Oct 15 from 10am-4pm. ShakeOut activities are included with general admission. Highlights include:
- Hands-on demos: Explore....

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California's Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 21 - 25, 2022, Community Event at All Along California's Coast

Annual opportunity for Californians who live, work, and/or play near the coast to prepare for tsunamis through a variety of activities they choose.

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CARIBE WAVE 22

March 10, 2022, Community Event at Everywhere

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 22 will be on March 10, 2022.

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Thurston County ARES/WA_DOT

October 21, 2021, 10 - 11:30 am, Demonstration at WA DOT HQ Visitors Parking lot

Message traffic via amateur radio when normal communications are compromised.

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Great ShakeOut Drill and Demonstrations (Discovery Cube Orange County)

October 21, 2021, 10 am - 5 pm, Drill at Discovery Cube Orange County

1 minute earthquake drill, table-top display, and demonstration

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Get Ready to ShakeOut at OMSI

October 16, 2021, 12 - 3 pm, Community Event at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

Get Ready to ShakeOut at OMSI! Earthquake activities for all ages included with admission.
Sat 10/16 12-3pm

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California's Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 22 - 26, 2021, Community Event at All Along California's Coast

March 22 - 26, 2021, an annual, grassroots opportunity for Californians who live, work, and/or play near the coast to prepare for tsunamis through a variety of activities they choose.

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Remembrance of 2011 Japan (Tohoku) Earthquake and Tsunami

March 11, 2021, Community Event at Everywhere

Remembrance of the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami that devastated countries all around the Pacific.

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CaribeWave21

March 11, 2021, Community Event at Everywhere

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. Scenario details coming soon.

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CaribeWave21 Webinar (French, February 25)

February 25, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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WEA test planned for Feb. 25 in Pierce, King, Thurston

February 25, 2021, 11 am - 12 pm

At 11 a.m., Feb. 25, the Washington Emergency Management Division and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will jointly send a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test message across many wireless devices in King, Pierce and Thurston counties. This is a test in the run-up to our launch later this year of an Earthquake Early Warning system in Washington state.

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CaribeWave21 Webinar (Spanish, February 24)

February 24, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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CaribeWave21 Webinar (English, February 23)

February 23, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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CaribeWave21 Webinar (French, January 28)

January 28, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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CaribeWave21 Webinar (Spanish, January 27)

January 27, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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CaribeWave21 Webinar (English, January 26)

January 26, 2021, Presentation at (No Physical Location, Online)

The Tsunami Exercise CARIBE WAVE 21 will be on March 11, 2021. These 1-hr webinars ahead of CARIBE WAVE 21 (starting 01/26) will describe the exercise in terms of government coordination and options for others’ participation.


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Great California ShakeOut Primary Media Event - Bay Area (Downtown SF): “From Loma Prieta to ShakeOut: 30 Years of Seismic Success”

October 17, 2019, 6 - 11 am, Community Event at SF Civic Center (San Francisco County)

Interactive morning of earthquake science, preparedness, and resilience demos, resources, and information for the public and media. Led by the Earthquake Country Alliance and its partners to observe International ShakeOut Day (10/17) and remembering the 1989 M6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake. Resource fair with exhibits and demonstrations; earthquake simulator opportunities for live and recorded shots with Jumpstart’s shake trailer; a ShakeOut earthquake drill (Drop, Cover, and Hold On): and press conference.

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ShakeOut at Pasadena Christian School

October 17, 2019, 10:17 - 11:15 am, Drill at Pasadena Christian School (Los Angeles County)

search & rescue, triage center, parental release, securing our campus

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Loyola Marymount University QuakeFest

October 17, 2019, 12 pm - 2 am, Preparedness Fair at 1 LMU Drive (Los Angeles County)

Loyola Marymount University is hosting the eighth annual QuakeFest Preparedness Fair on October 17, 2019, from Noon to 2:00 pm!

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Fields Landing Tsunami Evacuation DRILL Saturday October 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

October 12, 2019, 10 am in Humboldt, CA (Humboldt County)

This is a DRILL
The Redwood Coast Tsunami Working Group (RCTWG), along with the residents of Fields Landing, will be conducting a Community Wide Tsunami Evacuation DRILL. Please note that this is just a DRILL. In the event of a real Earthquake or Tsunami, this DRILL will be cancelled.


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Remembering the Loma Prieta Event 30 Years Later: Looking back to see how far we've come

October 10, 2019, 7 , Presentation at Rambo Auditorium / Building 3 (San Mateo County)

The Loma Prieta earthquake ended decades of seismic tranquility in the Bay Area - Is the earthquake threat in the Bay Area real and imminent?
Up to $80 billion in earthquake mitigation investments have been made since the Loma Prieta earthquake - Are we safer? Learn how Loma Prieta has led to improvements to building codes, land use, ground motion simulations, and earthquake early warning.

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San Diego Earthquake Symposium October 9

October 9, 2019, 7 am - 4 pm, Conference at Qualcomm's Irwin Jacob's Hall (San Diego County)

Regional subject matter experts and leaders discuss the earthquake threat to San Diego

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Wilmington Community Meeting

April 6, 2019, 10 am - 12 pm, Drill/Exercise at Wilmington (Los Angeles County)

The CA Tsunami Program will conduct a tsunami preparedness presentation for the local community

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Humboldt Grange Tsunami Tspaghetti Feed

March 30, 2019, 6 - 8:30 pm in Eureka, CA (Humboldt County)

Jay Patton will present information on Lessons learned from Indonesian Tsunamis and Linda Nellist will discuss local preparedness and the local CERT program

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Open House at the National Tsunami Warning Center

March 30, 2019, 1 - 4 pm, Exhibition at NTWC HQ (Matanuksa-Susitna Borough County)

As part of Tsunami Preparedness Week in Alaska, the National Tsunami Warning Center is hosting an Open House from 1-4PM on March 30th, 2019.

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Alert Marin Test

March 30, 2019, 10 - 10:05 am, Drill/Exercise at Marin County (Marin County)

Marin County will conduct a test of its emergency notification system

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Bolinas Tsunami Walk

March 30, 2019, 10 - 10:05 am, Drill/Exercise at Marin County (Marin County)

Marin County will conduct a tsunami walk with local residents from the beach area (tsunami inundation zone) to high ground at the local fire station

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Newport Beach Community Meeting

March 28, 2019, 6 - 7:30 pm in Newport Beach, CA (San Diego County)

The CA Tsunami Program will present tsunami preparedness and tsunami hazard information to the local community

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Del Norte County Notification Systems Test

March 27, 2019, 10 - 10:05 am, Drill/Exercise at Countywide (Del Norte County)

Humboldt State University will test their campus emergency notification system

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Shelter Cove Tsunami Sirens Test

March 27, 2019, 10 - 10:05 am, Drill/Exercise at Shelter Cove (Humboldt County)

The Shelter Cove community will test their sirens to ensure the are working effectively

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Santa Barbara Aware & Prepare Test

March 27, 2019, 10 - 10:05 am, Drill/Exercise at Shelter Cove (Humboldt County)

Santa Barbara County will test its emergency notification system (Everbridge)

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San Diego County Emergency Communnications Test

March 27, 2019, 12 - 12:01 pm, Drill/Exercise at San Diego County (San Diego County)

San Diego County will test their emergency communications notification system

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Ventura and San Diego Tsunami Codes Test - NWS

March 27, 2019, 12 - 12:01 pm, Drill/Exercise at Ventura County (Ventura County)

San Diego County will test their emergency communications notification system

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Ventura and San Diego Tsunami Codes Test - NWS

March 27, 2019, 12 - 12:01 pm, Drill/Exercise at San Diego (San Diego County)

San Diego County will test their emergency communications notification system

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Long Beach Tsunami Walk 2019

March 23, 2019, 9 am - 12:30 pm, Community Event at Will Rogers Mini Park (Los Angeles County)

A short, interactive tsunami evacuation walk with a fair and expo and Q&A for all residents to learn and engage with city, regional, and national experts in tsunami science and tsunami preparedness.

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Great ShakeOut Drill

October 18, 2018, 10 am - 5 pm, Drill at Discovery Cube Orange County (Orange County)

Visit us at Discovery Cube OC, LA and Ocean Quest to participate in the Great ShakeOut drill on October 18. At 10:18 AM, a simulated drill will play on the PA system providing directions for guests, including school groups and staff to drop, cover and hold....

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Humboldt Grange #501 ShakeOut Drill

October 18, 2018, 10:18 - 10:19 am, Drill at Humboldt Grange #501

The Humboldt Grange #501 is encouraging all of our members, friends and neighbors to personally participate in the Great California ShakeOut. Individuals and families can commit to conducting their own Drop, Cover and Hold drill by signing up with the Grea....

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ShakeOut at Pasadena Christian School

October 18, 2018, 10:18 - 11:15 am, Drill at 1515 N. Los Robles Avenue (Los Angeles County)

10:18AM - drill begins with siren
Triage area will be set up for staff & students
Search & Rescue teams will perform drill
Parent Communication team will practice returning students to parents

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Vivez un tremblement de terre au cœur du centre-ville!

October 17, 2018, 10 am - 7 pm, Demonstration at Place Montréal Trust

Passez-nous voir venez essayer le simulateur de séisme du musée du Fjord à la Place Montréal Trust (métro McGill ou Peel) entre 10h et 19h.

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Earthquake and Tsunami Workshop

October 17, 2018 in Crescent City, CA





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Family Emergency Preparedness Fair

October 13, 2018, Preparedness Fair at Kalmiopsis Elementary School

Please see flyer

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Tsunami Roadshow: Clallam County/Port Angeles

April 13, 2018, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Presentation at Peninsula College (Clallam County)

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Tsunami Roadshow: Jefferson County/Port Townsend

April 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8 pm, Presentation at Chimacum High School Auditorium

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Tsunami Roadshow: Grays Harbor County/Westport

April 11, 2018, 12 - 1:30 pm, Presentation at Ocosta High School Library (Grays Harbor County)

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Tsunami Roadshow: Grays Harbor County/Ocean Shores

April 11, 2018, 6 pm - 7:30 am, Presentation at Ocean Shores Convention Center (Grays Harbor County)

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Tsunami Roadshow: Pacific County/Raymond

April 10, 2018, 1 - 2:30 pm, Presentation at Raymond Timberland Library (Pacific County)

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Tsunami Roadshow: Pacific County/Ilwaco

April 10, 2018, 7 - 8:30 pm, Presentation at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum (Pacific County)

Tsunami and earthquake experts will share what you need to know about what to do (and what not to do) before and during a tsunami warning. We'll talk about community-wide alerts, the science and dynamics of tsunamis, and how to prepare you and your loved ones to survive a tsunami.

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Be Tsunami Smart!

March 31, 2018, 11 am, Presentation at Tzu Chi Foundation (Los Angeles County)

What would you do if you heard there was a Tsunami alert?

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Tsunami Zone Preparedness

March 29, 2018, 6:15 - 7 am, Exercise at Schnetz Landscape INC (San Diego County)

Training and exercise

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Officials to test tsunami warning system in central and southern Calif. during Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 28, 2018, 10:15 am in Monterey, CA (Monterey County)

NOAA and the Calif. Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) plan to conduct a test of the tsunami warning communications system on March 28 at approximately 10:15 a.m. PDT in coastal areas of central and southern California.

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Officials to test tsunami warning system in central and southern Calif. during Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 28, 2018, 10:15 am in San Diego, CA (San Diego County)

NOAA and the Calif. Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) plan to conduct a test of the tsunami warning communications system on March 28 at approximately 10:15 a.m. PDT in coastal areas of central and southern California.

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Officials to test tsunami warning system in central and southern Calif. during Tsunami Preparedness Week

March 28, 2018, 10:15 am in Oxnard, CA (Ventura County)

NOAA and the Calif. Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) plan to conduct a test of the tsunami warning communications system on March 28 at approximately 10:15 a.m. PDT in coastal areas of central and southern California.

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Multi-CountyTsunami Alert Test - North Coast (Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino)

March 28, 2018, 11 am - 12 pm, Drill at Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties

Emergency alert system test for Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino County.

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Tsunami Preparedness Proclamation Signing - Humboldt County Proclamation Board of Supervisors

March 27, 2018, 9 - 10 am, Presentation at 825 FIFTH STREET (Humboldt County)

Please see link for Event Website above to Board of Supervisors' agenda for more information.

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Richmond District Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness Workshop

March 24, 2018, 10 am - 12 pm, Community Event at Washington High School Auditorium (San Francisco County)

Supervisor Fewer, in Partnership with Community Youth Center, NERT, and San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, to host
Richmond District Earthquake & Tsunami Preparedness Workshop

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Tsunami Awareness Walk

March 17, 2018, 10 am - 12 pm, Drill at Will Rogers Mini Park (Los Angeles County)

The Long Beach Tsunami Awareness Walk and Resource Fair will be held on March 17 at the Will Rogers Mini Park (Appian Way and Nieto Avenue, Long Beach, 90814).

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7th annual Preparedness Expo

March 10, 2018, 10 am - 3 pm, Preparedness Fair at Alex Madonna Expo Center (San Luis Obispo County)

This FREE event will feature interactive vendor booths, demonstrations and seminars to help you better assist your family and the community in the event of a natural disaster.

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Tsunami Science and Preparedness Panel

March 8, 2018, 7 pm, Presentation at Aquarium of the Pacific (Los Angeles County)

The public is invited to a panel discussion on tsunami science and preparedness. Panelists will
discuss such topics as what areas of Southern California are at risk for a tsunami, what can
individuals and business owners do to prepare, and what....

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Park La Brea Disaster Decathlon

October 21, 2017, 12 - 4 pm, Preparedness Fair at Park La Brea Curson Square (Los Angeles County)

Come join your Park La Brea neighbors, MySafe:LA, the Los Angeles Fire Department, the American Red Cross and many others, for a disaster preparedness fair like you’ve never seen before!

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Gitxsan Shake Out BC

October 19, 2017, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Drill at The Hazelton & area

Once all that wish to participate are done we will take photo's of the participants and load it on our website OR Face Book Page.

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The Great BC ShakeOut

October 19, 2017, 10 am, Community Event at Science World

On October 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during the Great BC ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. British Columbians can join by registering at www.shakeoutbc.ca/register; prepare by going t....

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 19, 2017, 10 am - 2 pm, Community Event at Science World

Media are invited to join us at Science World where we will be hosting the main event for ShakeOutBC 2017! Attendees will get to practice their “Drop, Cover and Hold On” as part of the world’s largest earthquake drill and learn about Seismic and Tsunami Science from leading experts.

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Gitxsan Shake Out BC

October 19, 2017, 10:19 am

Drill on "Drop Cover & Hold On".


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Gitxsan Shake Out in BC

October 19, 2017, 10:19 am - 4:30 pm, Drill at Kispiox, Glen Vowell, Gitanmaax, Hazelton

We will attend different offices in the local area and see if others Bands or Health Stations will participate in the Shake Out BC event.

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Reddit AMA with WA EMD, PNSN

October 19, 2017, 12 - 2 pm, Community Event at (Online) https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/ (King County)

On Oct. 19, from noon to 2 p.m., earthquake preparedness experts from the Washington Emergency Management Division will join scientists with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network to gather online for a Red....

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Emergency Preparedness workshop

October 19, 2017, 1 - 2:30 pm, Presentation at Gibsons Public Library

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

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Emergency Preparedness workshop

October 18, 2017, 1 - 2:30 pm, Presentation at Harbour Learning Centre

emergency preparedness workshop

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 18, 2017, 8:30 am - 3 pm, Community Event at Pinetree Community Centre

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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Coquitlam ShakeZone

October 18, 2017, 8:30 am - 3 pm, Community Event at Pinetree Community Centre Parking Lot

Come to the ShakeZone! Join the City of Coquitlam, Pinetree Secondary and Douglas College at Pinetree Community Centre for an emergency preparedness event to learn about earthquake safety and test the earthquake simulator!

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 16, 2017, 2 - 7 pm, Community Event at South Bonson Community Centre

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 15, 2017, 10 am - 4 pm, Community Event at Guildford Mall

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 14, 2017, 10 am - 3 pm, Community Event at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 12, 2017, 10 am - 4 pm, Community Event at Langara College

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour visits British Columbia

October 10, 2017, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Community Event at UBC (University Commons, AMS Student Nest)

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is bringing its Time to Talk: Earthquake consumer tour to various locations across British Columbia. IBC’s Time to Talk: Earthquake tour features the IBC Shake Zone – a portable earthquake simulator which allows consumers to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in a safe controlled environment.

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Emergency Preparedness workshop

October 4, 2017, 10 - 11:15 am, Presentation at Sechelt Community Room

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

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CIEDM Meetup on Coastalization & Tsunami Preparedness

March 28, 2017, Meeting at Arcadia EcoHome

Meeting on Tsunami Preparedness in Urbanized Coastalization.

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Old Monterey Farmers Market

March 28, 2017, 4 - 7 pm, Community Event at Alvarado Street x Pearl Street (Monterey County)

Monterey Fire Department, Pebble Beach Community Services District Fire Department/CAL FIRE and Seaside Fire Department are hosting a "tsunami preparedness booth" at the local farmers market.

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Tsunami Public Information Town Hall Meeting

March 28, 2017, 6 - 8 pm, Community Event at Ventura County Fairgrounds (Ventura County)

This is a Tsunami Public Information Town Hall Meeting for the coastal community of Ventura County residing in the identified inundation zones.

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Pacific Grove Farmers Market

March 27, 2017, 3 - 6 pm, Community Event at Central Avenue x Grand Avenue (Monterey County)

Monterey City Fire Department, Pebble Beach Community Services District Fire Department/CAL FIRE and Pacific Grove City are hosting a "tsunami preparedness booth" at the local farmers market.

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Tsunami Public Information Town Hall Meeting

March 27, 2017, 6 - 8 pm, Community Event at Oxnard Performing Arts Center (Ventura County)

This is a Tsunami Public Information Town Hall Meeting for the coastal community of Ventura County residing in the identified inundation zones.

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Long Beach CD3 Tsunami Walk

March 25, 2017, 8 - 10 am, Drill at Belmont Veterans’ Memorial Pier (LBC) (Los Angeles County)

Save the date! Join us in kicking off California’s Tsunami Preparedness Week with a community tsunami evacuation walk from the shore to the heights!

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How to Prepare

March 24, 2017, 5:30 - 8 pm, Presentation at DWP Community Room (Los Angeles County)

Earthquake Preparedness Seminar

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Disaster Preparedness Training Academy

March 18, 2017, 8:30 am - 2:50 pm, Training at Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center (Ventura County)

Begin with a special session on the tsunami threat presented by the State's tsunami scientists and then attend classes in disaster preparedness, first aid, fire extinguisher use, and search and rescue. Each class is 50 minutes long. Complete all classes to earn a certificate.

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Tsunami Preparedness Town Hall

February 23, 2017, 6 - 8 pm, Community Event at Performing Arts Civic Center (Ventura County)

This is a Tsunami Preparedness Town Hall meeting for the coastal communities in the identified inundation zones of Ventura County.

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The Great Mountaingate ShakeOut

October 29, 2016, 12 - 4 pm, Community Event at Mountaingate community on Mountaingate Dr (Los Angeles County)

Vendors, LAFD, Shakey Quakey House, food trucks, Emergency services.

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Seattle Public Schools - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Lowell Elementary Schools

Seattle Public Schools will make Lowell Elementary School (on the north end of capitol hill) available as youth practice their drop, cover and hold on skills.

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Franklin Pierce School District - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Midland Elementary School

Franklin Pierce School District will conduct a formal media event at Midland Elementary School.

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Olympia School District - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Roosevelt Elementary School

The Olympia School District will conduct a formal media event at Roosevelt Elementary School.

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Camas School District - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Camas Elementary School

The Camas School District will make Camas Elementary available.

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Ocosta Elementary School District - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Ocosta Elementary School

Ocosta Elementary School has the nation’s first vertical tsunami evacuation platform built above the school’s gymnasium, which opened for the first time in September. After practicing for ShakeOut, all of the school’s children will practice rushing up to the rooftop.

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Washington Youth Academy - ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, Drill/Exercise at Washington Youth Academy

For media interested in video or photos before or during ShakeOut, the Washington Youth Academy in Bremerton will make itself available to have its students practice earthquake safety in advance of Oct. 20 or on that day.

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ShakeOut "Are You Prepared" - Disaster Preparedness

October 20, 2016, 1 - 3 pm, Community Event at Barnes & Noble, Community Room (Los Angeles County)

Join us at annual ShakeOut to practice earthquake simulation drill "Drop, Cover, Hold On".
It is a matter of "When" not "If". Learn how to Be Prepared, Survive, and Recover quick! Earthquake preparedness awareness.

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Camsun College Shakeout 2016

October 20, 2016, 8 am - 4 pm, Exercise at Camosun College

Two Campus exercise involving notifications, EOC activation, LUSAR, RDA and activities related to response to a large regional quake, partial building damage,injuries, rescue and treatments

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Be More Prepared - City of Los Angeles ShakeOut Preparedness Day

October 20, 2016, 8 am - 3 pm, Presentation at Council Member Blumenfield's District Office (Los Angeles County)

The City will conduct an exercise to practice food service using supplies from the disaster trailer, conduct an EMS Volunteer training, practice drop, cover and hold on, and host a general meeting of the Emergency Network of Los Angeles (ENLA).

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QuakeSmart Business Summit

October 20, 2016, 9 am - 3 pm, Presentation at American Institute of Architects

QuakeSmart earthquake mitigation and preparedness summit for businesses.

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Manned Information Display

October 20, 2016, 9 am - 4 pm, Presentation at Home Hardware Building Centre

Emergency Preparedness Display providing education and information about Emergency Preparedness

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Red Cross Prepare Out Loud and the Great ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, 9:30 - 11 am, Presentation at Montgomery Park

The Red Cross will hold its Prepare Out Loud earthquake preparedness presentation during the Great ShakeOut, an international earthquake drill, on October 20 in Portland. Prepare Out Loud attendees will participate in the Great ShakeOut drill by practicing "drop, cover, hold."

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Vancouver Island University Shakeout 2016

October 20, 2016, 9:45 - 10:05 am, Drill at Nanaimo Campus

drop cover hold drill and evacuation drill at the following locations
Nanaimo Campus
Cowichan Campus
Parksville Campus
Powell River Centre
Paine Horticultural Centre
Milner Gardens
Deep Bay

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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut 100 Mile House

October 20, 2016, 10 - 11:30 am, Community Event at 3rd Street

Come bring a friend and join us on October 20 at 10:00 am for the first ever Earth Quake Drill in 100 Mile House. Where: 3rd street beside the Community Hall. At 10:20 we will "Drop, Cover and Hold On". After there will be hot chocolate and presentations o....

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