Great ShakeOut 2011 -- Thurs., Oct. 20, 10:20 am

Join millions of Californians that day by practicing the steps to survive an earthquake!  See what a 7.8 magnitude earthquake can do!

The Weekly GSO Messages are here!

PRE-SHAKEOUT EVENTS ON CAMPUS:

• Weekly messages to the campus community, 10 weeks before October 20.
• Preparedness information will be available on the Quad, 10 am-2 pm:
  • "Ask the Expert" day on Tues, Oct 18: Medical, Earthquakes, Structural, and more!
  • Fun Photo Booth on Wed, Oct. 19 - See your self in an earthquake!
    • Get your photo in an earthquake scene - Invite your friends!
    • Show others how fun and easy it is to survive the Big One!
    • The best photos will be posted on the Emergency Preparedness website.
  • Make your car a mobile preparedness center.  See a really COOL car that is prepared!  Wed, Oct. 19

WHAT TO EXPECT THAT DAY:

All CSUF Faculty, Staff and Students will DROP, COVER and HOLD ON at 10:20 a.m.

• A campus-wide announcement will start the drill at approximately 10:20 a.m.
• DROP, COVER and HOLD ON instructions will be made for about two minutes.
• Look for the video -- coming soon!
• For this exercise, all campus personnel will evacuate all buildings.
  • Use the nearest or most easily accessible exit.
  • Follow the directions of your area Building Marshal.
  • Move at least 50 feet away from all structures.
  • The drill should last for approximately 20 minutes.

GENERAL NOTES on preparing for earthquakes.

• For every earthquake where things are moving or falling, DROP, COVER and HOLD ON!
• If the earthquake is minor, you may not need to evacuate.
• If you are required to evacuate, follow instructions from authorities.
• If you are unsure and you believe that evacuation is necessary for your safety, wait for the shaking to stop, then carefully leave the building and move at least 50 feet away.
• Never run while the building is shaking -- that's how people get seriously injured.