Officials estimate that more than 2 million people across the South and Midwest will take part in the 2013 Great Central US ShakeOut Drill. The earthquake preparedness drill is scheduled for February 7th, and is planned in connection with Earthquake Awareness Month.
The 2013 ShakeOut, which is being organized by the multi-state Central United States Earthquake Consortium, will begin at 10:15am that morning. The ShakeOut will also be a forum to promote "Drop, Cover and Hold On", which is the recommended personal protective action to take during an earthquake.
February 7 is the 201st anniversary of the last of the 1811-12 earthquakes that destroyed the town of New Madrid, Missouri. Officials have long held the belief that earthquakes similar to those that struck back then could hit the region at any time.
Those who would officially like to participate are encouraged to go to www.shakeout.org/centralus and pledge that their family, school, business or organization will take part in the drill. Registered participants will receive information on how to plan their drill and how to speak with others about earthquake preparedness. Last year more than 2.4 million people took part in the drill, with 430,000 of those registered in Kentucky.
The 2013 ShakeOut, which is being organized by the multi-state Central United States Earthquake Consortium, will begin at 10:15am that morning. The ShakeOut will also be a forum to promote "Drop, Cover and Hold On", which is the recommended personal protective action to take during an earthquake.
February 7 is the 201st anniversary of the last of the 1811-12 earthquakes that destroyed the town of New Madrid, Missouri. Officials have long held the belief that earthquakes similar to those that struck back then could hit the region at any time.
Those who would officially like to participate are encouraged to go to www.shakeout.org/centralus and pledge that their family, school, business or organization will take part in the drill. Registered participants will receive information on how to plan their drill and how to speak with others about earthquake preparedness. Last year more than 2.4 million people took part in the drill, with 430,000 of those registered in Kentucky.
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