Participate in the Great Shakeout on October 20!

Prepare Yourself for the Next Earthquake with this Worldwide Drill

Goleta is a wonderful place to live, work and play but its also a place where earthquakes can strike. The Great Shakeout on October 20 at 10:20 a.m. is a worldwide earthquake drill that gives us a chance to practice how to protect ourselves and become more prepared. The goal is to save lives and prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. The City of Goleta is participating, and we hope you will too. The drill is just 60 seconds long, but the short practice could save you and your loved ones during a real earthquake. Whether you are at home, work or school on 10/20 at 10:20 a.m., we hope you will take that moment to participate.

Here’s what to do when the time comes. If you are inside a building at 10:20 a.m., move no more than a few steps and:

- DROP to the ground
- Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
- HOLD ON until the shaking stops (or 60 seconds for the length of the drill)

For a real earthquake, stay indoors until you are certain that the shaking has stopped.

If you’re outside for the drill, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, or powerlines (away from anything that could fall and hit you), then DROP before the earthquake sweeps you off your feet.

Most injuries and deaths are caused by collapsing walls, rooms, glass, or other falling objects. Make sure you do not travel far to find cover, the earthquake will trip you and you don’t want to be caught in the open.

We hope you all join Goleta City Hall in practicing the Great Shakeout! Remember 10/20 at 10:20 a.m.

For more information, and to sign up to participate, go to https://www.shakeout.org/.