Social media is a quick way to send a message out to your audiences so that they can get tips to prepare to survive and recover from the next damaging earthquake. On this page are links to important accounts to follow and also copy-and-paste content you can use for your social media accounts.
For all still and animated images associated with content, you can right-click and save-as (PC and Mac) or also drag to your desktop (Mac). If on mobile, you can press the image (some devices may require "force touch") and save it to your library. You may also be able to select it and post, tweet, or gram it immediately depending on your device's options.
Message us on any of our official accounts if you need further help with your social media content or want to know about digital events like Reddit fora or TweetChats surrounding ShakeOut.
Thank you for your commitment to sharing the word about ShakeOut! You can always get more messaging resources at www.ShakeOut.org/messaging.
1. Follow ShakeOut and Friends
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2. Social Media Content Suggestions
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The messaging and accompanying images have been adapted for mostly Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel free to modify the content to better fit your community.
For all still and animated images associated with content, you can right-click and save-as (PC and Mac) or also drag to your desktop (Mac). If on mobile, you can press the image (some devices may require "force touch") and save it to your library. You may also be able to select it and post, tweet, or gram it immediately depending your device's options.
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Have you registered for ShakeOut yet? We did! JOIN US in the world's largest earthquake drill on October 17: ShakeOut.org/register.
Suggested Alt Text: Social media banner with the text "Join us in the world's largest earthquake drill," and a link to ShakeOut.org.
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Are you ready to ShakeOut? We are! #ShakeOut is coming up soon on 10/17, make sure to register yourself or your organization to be counted among the millions participating: ShakeOut.org/register.
Suggested Alt Text: Social media banner with the text "Get ready to ShakeOut," and a link to ShakeOut.org.
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Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety through Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org.
Suggested Alt Text: Social media banner with the text "Shake out, don't freak out," and a link to ShakeOut.org.
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Take your #ShakeOut drill a few steps further! Find out how you can secure your space, organize disaster kits, and minimize financial hardship with the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety: EarthquakeCountry.org/sevensteps.
Suggested Alt Text: Graphic for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety, with an icon for each step - a drill, a checklist, a backpack with supplies, an insurance policy, people practicing earthquake safety, a safety helmet, and a network of people.
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*To be posted on 10/17/2024 [Day of ShakeOut]* You may wish to download them too (see under "Audio/Video" on the ShakeOut.org/messaging page).
For all still and animated images associated with content, you can right-click and save-as (PC and Mac) or also drag to your desktop (Mac). If on mobile, you can press the image (some devices may require "force touch") and save it to your library. You may also be able to select it and post, tweet, or gram it immediately depending your device's options.
Suggested Alt Text: Social media banner with the text "Shake out, don't freak out," and a link to ShakeOut.org.
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Practice earthquake safety with millions: ShakeOut.org #ShakeOut
Suggested Alt Text: Graphic for the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety, with an icon for each step - a drill, a checklist, a backpack with supplies, an insurance policy, people practicing earthquake safety, a safety helmet, and a network of people.
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Who will you inspire to prepare to survive and recover? Be an example. Register for #ShakeOut: ShakeOut.org/register
Suggested Alt Text: Picture of people in a classroom practicing "Drop, Cover, Hold On!" under their desks.
Suggested Alt Text: Drawing of a person on their hands and knees, Covering their head and neck with one arm, moving towards a table, and Holding On to the table with their other arm, until shaking stops.
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Plan your #ShakeOut drill with these manuals for school, businesses, and other organizations: www.ShakeOut.org/resources.
Suggested Alt Text: Picture of people in a classroom practicing "Drop, Cover, Hold On!" under their desks.
