A variety of presentations, fairs, and other events are being planned by many organizations in association with The Great Central U.S. 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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McDonald Courthouse Shake

October 20, 2016, 10:20 - 10:30 am, Drill at McDonald County Missouri COurthouse

Stop, drop, and cover
Get citizens inside courthouse to follow directions for exercise

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Shake Shake Happiness Bag

October 20, 2016, 10:20 am - 12 pm, Training at Happiness Bag

Here at Happiness Bag we are going to have an Earthquake drill with our clients. Then we are going to explain on what they need to know when they are at home or someplace else.
Then we are going to dance to " Shake It Off"

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Great ShakeOut

October 20, 2016, 10:20 - 10:40 am, Drill at TCAT Ripley

Today at 10:20 we will participate in the Great Central #ShakeOut to prepare for earthquake safety. We want to ensure that everyone knows the drill in case of an emergency.DROP/COVER/&HOLD!

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Shake Out

October 20, 2016, 10:20 - 10:30 am, Drill at Yazoo County Middle School

Students and staff participated in an earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m. in which the announcement, "Duck, Cover, and Hold" was announced.
Security and administrators monitored the activity until all was cleared.

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Brown County ShakeOut

October 19 - 20, 2016, Training at Jackson Township Fire Department

Two day event starting on Wednesday Oct. 19 at 6pm and running until Thursday Oct 20 at 12 noon,
Preparing for a earthquake, natural and man-made
disasters (before,during and after)

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QuakeSmart Business Summit

October 18, 2016, 9 am - 3 pm, Presentation at The University of Memphis

QuakeSmart earthquake mitigation and preparedness summit for businesses.

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Preschool children learning about Earthquakes

October 18, 2016, 10 - 11 am, Drill at Hazelwood Community Center

The teacher is going to read a story Elmo and the Earthquake. It is for preschool because it has Seasame Street people. I also have a song called Earthquake.

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School wide drill

October 18, 2016, 10:20 - 10:30 am, Drill at South MS

We will participate in the school wide Shake out at GMS 5/6 10/20 at 10:20am

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FEMA P154 & ATC-20 Training

October 7, 2016, 8 am - 5 pm in Memphis, TN

Training on Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of buildings for potential seismic hazards (FEMA P-154) and Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluations (ATC-20).

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Full-Scale Earthquake Disaster Exercise

October 2, 2016, 10:15 am - 1 pm, Training at Morning Star Church

Adult and TEEN CERT training September 30 – October 2, 2016 at Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie, MO. Full-scale earthquake disaster exercise on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 10:15 a.m.

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Rock, Fossil, Quake

September 24, 2016, Preparedness Fair at St. Louis Science Center

Event to promote earthquake and disaster preparedness.

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Rock, Fossil, Quake

October 17, 2015, 10 am - 4 pm, Community Event at Saint Louis Science Center

Come to the Saint Louis Science Center to experience and learn the current research in seismology, geology and paleontology. Meet scientists to identify fossils in the Fossil Prep Lab, get a FREE sneak preview of the new PBS NOVA series, Making North Amer....

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ShakeOut event at University of Missouri-Columbia

October 15, 2015, 10 am - 12 pm, Community Event at University of Missouri-Columbia Student Center

ShakeOut event at University of Missouri-Columbia

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Great Shakeout at BCHD

October 15, 2015, 12:05 - 12:06 pm, Drill at Barton County Health Department

At 12:05 PM we will be doing the earthquake drill in our building. It is a stop, take cover and hold on drill. A recorded message will play on the intercom and an all clear given at the end. An IRIS alert will be going out the day before to all employees.

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QuakeSmart Business Summit - St. Louis

February 6, 2015, 9 am - 3 pm, Training at Saint Louis University, Il Monastero Meeting Room

The third in a series of QuakeSmart Summits will be held in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, February 6—the eve of the 203rd anniversary of the February 7, 1812 New Madrid earthquake. More than 150 businesses have participated in two prior summits in R....

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#EQChat - a TweetChat with @RedCross, @ShakeOut, and @PrepareAthon

October 15, 2014, 12 - 1 pm, Community Event at Twitter.com

Join us with #EQ Chat for a TweetChat about earthquake safety and ask your own questions too! The American Red Cross, Farmer’s Insurance, PrepareAthon, and ShakeOut will be tweeting live at 3 PM Eastern on Wednesday, October 15th.

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Emergency Earthquake Drill

October 13, 2014, 8:30 am , Training at LucyWoodstock Marine Terminal

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Earthquake Public Forum

October 17, 2013, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Community Event at Michael D. Rose Theater

the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and several local, national, and international disaster experts, will host a free public forum, Building Resiliency in the Face of the Earthquake Risk, from 1:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. at the Michael D. Rose Theatre on the University of Memphis main campus. The forum is a linked event to the “ShakeOut”, a national earthquake drill where more than 43 states and territories and 15 million people will practice earthquake safety procedures at 10:17a.m. on October 17.

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ShakeOut Drill - Barbara K. Lipman School

October 17, 2013, 9:45 - 10:30 am, Drill at Barbara K. Lipman School and Research Institute

The University of Memphis and its Barbara K. Lipman School will host an open-to-the-media earthquake drill and demonstration.

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Fayette County ARES Great ShakeOut Net

October 17, 2013, 10 - 11 am, Drill at Fayette County EOC

Fayette County ARES will hold a Net on 146.94 to take check ins from ham radio operators to gather information what steps they have take to prepare for ShakeOut event. Plus what steps they would have taken to protect themselves during Quake.

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Earthquake Drill Flippin Schools

October 17, 2013, 10:17 am , Drill at Flippin School

Earthquake Drill Flippin Schools. Emergency personnel, Police, Fire Departments, Marion County Medical Reserve Corps, Office of Emergency Management, AirEvac

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2013 Annual MHA Emergency Preparedness Conference

October 16 - 17, 2013, Conference at Hilton Garden Inn

Annual Missouri Hospital Association Emergency Preparedness Conference for hospital safety, emergency preparedness and risk management staff, community health centers, and emergency medical services.

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Illinois and New Madrid Seismic Zone EarthScope Workshop

February 18, 2013, 10:18 - 10:18 am, Presentation at Illinois State University

This workshop is for middle and high school science teachers and is sponsored by the Illinois State University Department of Geography-Geology and Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology, and is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education and the U.S. Department of Education. Scholarships are available.

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Earthquake Safety Fair

February 16, 2013, 10 am - 2 pm, Preparedness Fair at West Park Mall

Earthquake and disaster safety fair to be held at the West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 16, 2013 from 10AM-2PM

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FEMA E-74: Reducing the Risks of NonStructural Earthquake Damage

February 8, 2013, 8 am - 4:30 pm, Training at Arkansas Dept. of Emergency Management

Formal full day training on non-structural earthquake hazards and how individuals and organizations can reduce their risks from these hazards.

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ShakeOut at the New Albany Floyd County LIbrary

February 7, 2013, 2 - 2:05 pm, Drill at New Albany Floyd County Public Library

Earthquake preparedness information and drill

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Mid-Del Schools ShakeOut Drill

February 7, 2013, 9:45 - 10:30 am, Presentation at Cleveland Bailey Elementary

Media is invited to join Cleveland Bailey Elementary students and staff for this ShakeOut Drill

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City of Jonesboro, AR Response & Recovery Exercise

February 7, 2013, 10:15 - 11:15 am, Drill at Public Works Department

Mobile command setup,switching to backup radio. Scene security by Jonesboro Police.
search and resuce drill by Jonesboro Fire.

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Great Central Shake Out EP Game Nite

February 6, 2013, 7 - 9 pm, Community Event at Magnolia Room

Boy Scout Troop 121 of West Plains will sponsor an Emergency Preparedness Game Nite on Wednesday, February 6th at 7 pm in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center. This event features a uniquely designed game that covers 12 categories of emergenci....

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Get READY! Safety Fair

February 2, 2013, 2 - 6 pm, Preparedness Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Whether it is loss of job, derecho or earthquake, The Preparedness Fair Saturday February 2nd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will help you begin your efforts to survive future disasters. Learn tips on weather advisories, responding to an active shooter, communication skills and much more.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

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20th Annual Earthquakes: Mean Business Conference

February 1, 2013, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Conference at St. Louis University

The program is an effort to raise awareness of earthquake hazards and earthquake risk in the central United States and explain how we can better prepare for future events.

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Shake Out Drill

February 1, 2013, 10:18 - 10:18 am, Training at Rock County Coroner's Office

We will particpate in a Dister Drill wherein we will train for an Eathquake. This is a regional event.

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Missouri Seismic Safety Commission Meeting

January 31, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm, Meeting at St. Louis, Missouri

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FEMA 395: Earthquake Safety for Schools Webinar

January 30, 2013, 2 - 3:30 pm, Training at Webinar

A one-hour webinar for school officials, teachers, facility managers, and other local stakeholders interested in learning how to reduce earthquake risks and take actions to ensure school safety and continued operations.

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FEMA E-74: Reducing NonStructural Earthquake Risks

January 29, 2013, 2 - 3:30 pm, Training at Webinar

This 1 ½ hour webinar describes the sources and types of nonstructural earthquake damage and the effective methods and guidance

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FEMA Webinar: Earthquake Safety & Mitigation for Schools

October 16, 2012, 2 - 3:30 pm, Webinar at Webinar Link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/nehrp-webinar/ Audio: Dial 1-(877) 241-4296, Participant Code: 34167944

In support of the upcoming Great ShakeOut earthquake drills (drop, cover, hold on drills) on October 18, 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is pleased to announce a one-hour webinar on Earthquake Safety and Mitigation for Schools.

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FEMA Webinar: Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage

October 15, 2012, 2 - 3:30 pm, Webinar at Webinar Link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/nehrp-webinar/ Audio Line: 1 (877) 241-4296 Participant Code: 34167944

In support of the upcoming Great ShakeOut earthquake drills (drop, cover, hold on drills) on October 18, 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is pleased to announce a 1 ½ hour webinar on Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage.

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GIS/GPS Mapping Workshop

May 5, 2012, 8 am - 12 pm, Presentation at Fort Zumwalt North High School Auditorium

A workshop to introduce alerting, evacuation and sheltering as well as demonstrating the usefulness of the technology when working with disaster preparedness.

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Engineering Day 2012

February 18, 2012, 11 am - 4 pm, Fair at Adventure Science Center

Adventure Science Center provided visitors with hands-on activities and presentations related to earthquakes. These included hourly Drop, Cover and Hold On presentations.

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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Drill

February 7, 2012, 10:15 am, Drill/Exercise at homes, schools, businesses, and organizations all across the central United States

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Drill: everyone drop, cover, and hold on!

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WalMart ShakeOut Press Conference - Open to the Media

February 7, 2012, 9 am, News conference at WalMart Supercenter

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and its local, federal and private sector partners in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut will hold a media opportunity on the morning of February 7, 2012 in Memphis, TN.

Media will have an opportunity for individual interviews with TEMA, FEMA, Walmart and CUSEC representatives, but all video b-roll must conclude prior to the actual drill at 10:15 a.m.


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St. Louis Area ShakeOut Drill - Open to the Media

February 7, 2012, 9:45 - 10:30 am, ShakeOut Week event at St. Ferdinand School

Media invited to attend ShakeOut drill at St. Louis area elementary school. State and local officials will make earthquake safety presentations immediately preceding the drill at 10:15 a.m.

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GET READY! Preparedness Fair - Carbondale, IL

February 4, 2012, 2 - 6 pm, Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Over 30 presenters with lots of materials and goodies to gather!

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Haleyville High School

April 28, 2011, ShakeOut Week event at 2001 20th St.

Local Paper and News along with the mayor and council.


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Official Great Shakeout Press Conference for South Carolina

April 28, 2011, 10 am - 12 pm, News conference at South Carolina State Museum

Great Shakeout Drill site and Press Conference

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Drop, Cover, and Hold-on

April 28, 2011, 10:15 - 10:30 am, ShakeOut Week event at SC State Museum

Drop, cover, and hold demonstration

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Fulton First Methodist Church "ShakeOut"

April 28, 2011, 10:15 - 10:20 am, ShakeOut Week event at Fulton First Methodist Church

The community is invited to participate by gathering in the FFMC sanctuary at 10:00am. Particpants will receive info on what to do before, during and after an earthquake. At 10:15, participants will hear audio distributed by Shakeout website. Drill will....

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ShakeOut. Don't Freak Out!

April 28, 2011, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, ShakeOut Week event at Newburg Children's Museum

Neil Elfrink, a geologist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will teach children and adults about earthquake hazard in Missouri. Attendees will participate in a ShakeOut exercise and view the grand prize winning video submitted to DNR by Ballwin, Missouri 7th Grade Students: http://www.youtube.com/shakeoutmissouri#p/c/E490CB18E9171547/0/YmDGN1X6-WU

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Health Fair - Shakeout

April 27, 2011, Fair at Rock Hill

The York County EMD will host a health fair the day before and for every employee that brings shakeout registration confirmation they will receive a surprise. For persons who have not registered, a computer will be there to allow them to register for Shak....

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Press Conference - Rockford, Illinois

April 27, 2011, 2 pm, News conference at Winnebago County Justice Center Main Lobby

Press Conference announcing the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:00 PM
Winnebago County Justice Center Main Lobby
650 W. State Street
Rockford, IL 61102

Media encouraged to attend.

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Earthquake Awareness and the New Madrid Seismic Zone

April 23, 2011, 9 am - 12 pm, Presentation at Fort Zumwalt North High School Auditorium

St. Charles County TEEN CERT and Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will hold an "Earthquake Awareness and the New Madrid Seismic Zone" seminar on April 23, 2011 from 9-11 am at Fort Zumwalt North High School Auditorium, 1230 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O'Fallon, MO. Contact Steve Besemer (SEMA Earthquake Program Manager) at steve.besemer@sema.dps.mo.gov or call (573) 526-9232 for details.

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Town Hall Meeting

April 20, 2011, 6 pm, Presentation at Benton Public Library

Franklin County Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with Benton Public Library would like to invite you to meet Ready Rex and join in on a Town Hall Meeting to discuss earthquake preparedness. The presentation and meeting will take place on April 20th, at 6:00 PM at the Benton Public Library. Emergency management officials will introduce Ready Rex and will host a presentation and discussion on earthquakes in Illinois.

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Preparing your Home for Earthquakes

April 19, 2011, 1 - 4 pm, ShakeOut Week event at Lowe's

Come to Lowe's at 103 S. Red Bank in Evansville from 1-4PM on 4/19 to learn how you can secure things in your home from earthquake damage for less than $35.00 + tax. Free earthquake safety guides will be given to the first 100 visitors. This event is fre....

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ShakeOut Drill at Tekoppel Elementary Schools

April 19, 2011, 8:30 am, ShakeOut Week event at Tekoppel Elementary School

April 19, 2011 ShakeOut Drill Day at Tekoppel Elementary Schools. Media is invited to attend the event and arrive at 8:30AM. Drills begin at 9:15am CDT. The event is open to the media to observe, but not the general public.

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