Red Cross Prepare Out Loud and the Great ShakeOut

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

Event Location:
Montgomery Park
2701 NW Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210 (Map)

Event Contact:
Monique Dugaw, Red Cross Cascades Region, monique.dugaw@redcross.org, 503-528-5629

Summary:
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."


Full Description:
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."

PORTLAND, Ore., September 29, 2016 -- The American Red Cross is helping our community to prepare for disasters like a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake by holding the earthquake preparedness presentation, Prepare Out Loud, in conjunction with the international earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut, on October 20 in Portland.

The Red Cross Prepare Out Loud presentation directly addresses the seismic significance of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, what to expect following an earthquake of this magnitude and the simple steps to take now to prepare. The Great ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice safe behavior during earthquakes: "drop, cover and hold." Prepare Out Loud attendees will participate in the Great ShakeOut drill during the presentation on 10/20 at 10:20 a.m.

"Together, we can rise to the challenge of a Cascadia earthquake," said Amy Shlossman, CEO of the Red Cross Cascades Region. "Learning steps to take to prepare for an earthquake and practicing safe earthquake behavior will help our community to be more resilient in the face of disaster."

WHAT:
American Red Cross Prepare Out Loud and the Great ShakeOut
Presented by the Bill Naito Company
In partnership with Parr Lumber and Leatherman

WHEN:
Thursday, October 20, 2016, 9:30 a.m. -- 11 a.m.
Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m.

WHERE:
Montgomery Park
2701 NW Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210

WEBSITE: redcross.org/PrepareOutLoudPortland (Please RSVP and free to attend)

Prepare Out Loud presenter, Steve Eberlein, was witness to the destruction of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Sri Lanka. The tsunami was caused by an underwater subduction zone earthquake and resulted in the deaths of nearly 300,000 people in 14 countries. His first-hand account of the incident lends perspective on the importance of preparedness. Following the Prepare Out Loud presentation, attendees will understand the steps they can take now to prepare for an earthquake and the central role their actions and voices play in building our community's resilience.

The Prepare Out Loud presentation covers:
* The science and history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
* Human behavior during disasters
* What to expect during and after a Cascadia earthquake
* How to prepare to quickly locate your loved ones following a disaster
* How much food, water, and supplies you will need to take care of yourself and others

What others are saying about Prepare Out Loud
99% of attendees have rated the presentation as "excellent" or "very good"; 93% have found the presentation material to be "very accessible"; and the majority of Prepare Out Loud attendees described themselves as "motivated, inspired and hopeful" after the presentation.

Visit www.redcross.org/PrepareOutLoud for more earthquake preparedness resources, including:
* A disaster preparedness kit-building checklist
* Instructions on how to make a family emergency plan
* Preparedness tips for seniors
* Preparedness tips for pets
* Information about water sources and storage
* Information on how to prepare out loud

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossCasc.