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

Click on "more info" to see details of an event.

QuakeSmart Business Summit

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

QuakeSmart earthquake mitigation and preparedness summit for businesses.

More Info | Official Page

#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.

More Info | Official Page

Media Event: Preparing for Future Earthquakes

October 18, 2012, 9:30 - 11 am, Drill/Exercise at Langston Hughes Middle School

Media are invited to join USGS Director Marcia McNutt and students at Langston Hughes Middle School as they participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Presentations will follow from the USGS and FEMA on earthquake hazards and preparedness.

More Info

Great SouthEast ShakeOut South Carolina

October 18, 2012, 10 - 11:30 am, Drill/Exercise at South Carolina State Museum

Join SCEMD at the SC State Museum to "Drop, Cover and Hold On" for the Great SouthEast ShakeOut.

More Info | Official Page

Walking Earthquake Tour at the College of Charleston

October 17 - 18, 2012, Demonstration at College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics Building Atrium

Take a trip back to 1886 in Charleston, SC

More Info | Official Page

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.

More Info

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.

More Info

View a list of current events...