Southern California residents got a wake-up call about earthquake safety after the 4th of July earthquake in Ridgecrest. Thursday, October 17, is the Great California Shake-Out, and managing editor Tami Roleff says Morongo Basin residents are encouraged to practice their emergency response in the event of a devastating earthquake…
Everyone, everywhere, should know how to protect themselves during earthquake– at work, at school, at home, or even while traveling. Do you know what to do when the shaking starts? Have you made a kit? How will you communicate with your family after an earthquake? Learn what to do by participating in ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill! Go to ShakeOut.org to register, learn how to plan your drill, and much more. Then, on October 17 at 10:17 a.m., join millions of people worldwide who will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
