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Presentations to use while leading ShakeOut drills
The materials on this page are available to you or your organization to support your participation in the ShakeOut and to promote awareness and preparedness.
Drill Manuals and Other Planning Documents
Powerpoints for leading ShakeOut Drills (Online or In-Person)
For grades K-4, grades 5-12, higher education, and all other organizations; plus a version in Spanish)
Workplaces
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses (PDF)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations (PDF)
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (English | Other Languages)
Benefits to Participating Businesses (PDF)
Earthquake Safety in Stores (English | Other Languages)
ResilientWorkplace.org
Seven Steps to a Resilient Workplace
Disaster Resilient Business Toolkit
QuakeSmart Community Resilience Program
Schools and Childcare
K-12 Schools Drill Planning, Educational, and Preparedness Resources
Earthquake Safety For Parents and Care Providers of Young Children and Infants (English | Other Languages)
Higher Education
Registration Guidelines and Participation Resources for Higher Education Institutions
Museums, Parks, Libraries, and other Free-Choice Learning Institutions
Guidance, coordination, and extensive resources from ShakeAlert®
Government
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities (PDF)
Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach (PDF)
Healthcare
ShakeOut Resources for Healthcare Organizations
Includes Suggestions for having your Shakeout participation count towards Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Emergency Preparedness Rule
People with Disabilities and Other Access or Functional Needs
Earthquake Country Alliance documents, videos, and graphics for Seniors and People with Disabilities
General
Prepare to survive and recover with the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Protect yourself during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (including situations when you cannot get beneath a table)
Ready Campaign Earthquakes Page
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Multimedia
Earthquake Safety Video Series Learn how you can stay safe from shaking in a variety of situations. (YouTube, captions in English, Spanish, and French)
Audio and Video "Drill Broadcast" recordings created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill.
Radio PSA (Right-click or control-click to download): Mario Lopez (30 seconds)
Custom Flyers for each Category (PDF files)
Posters | Flyers
Download these PDF files that can be printed at 8.5x11 as flyers, or printed larger as posters.
Web and Social Media Graphics
You can post ShakeOut graphics optimized for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to encourage participation in the ShakeOut.
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1080 x 1080px)
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1200 x 630px)
"Get Ready to Shake Out"
PNG (1080 x 154px)
While we can not stop a huge earthquake from occurring, we can be prepared. Learn more about earthquake safety and how you can get prepared at the following sites:
To receive free instant earthquake alerts via your cell phone or e-mail, visit www.VITEMA.vi.gov and register for Alert VI.
Plan and Prepare: Earthquakes
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency
Plan and Prepare: Tsunamis
Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency