Ready for the next big earthquake?
UC Berkeley’s proximity to two active faults (each due for large seismic activity) means it’s important for us to be ready for shaking at any moment. Each year millions of people participate in The Great ShakeOut, practicing what to do when you hear an earthquake early warning alert or feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
10:16 am on October 16
Drop (or Lock), Cover, and Hold On
Preparedness Fair
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Where? Dwinelle Plaza
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When? 11 am to 2 pm Thursday October 16
- What? Preparedness info plus giveaways and raffles to help fill out those emergency kits. We'll also have cuddly animals, plenty of games, and entertainment provided by KALX (90.7FM).
- Who? Learn from local experts like Berkeley Seismology Lab, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, Alameda County Sheriff Office of Emergency Services, Berkeley Ready and Berkeley Community Emergency Response Teams, the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps, and other campus and community partners.
Make the most of this year's ShakeOut:
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Learn more about what you can do to prepare.
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Make an emergency kit or go bag. If you already have one, double-check to make sure nothing has expired!
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Download the MyShake early warning app! MyShake users will be sent a test drill at 10:16 AM on October 16. Audio and visuals will be slightly different than real alerts. More info on the test alert
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Practice when you get the test alert! You'll build muscle memory by remembering to Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Access & Functional Needs
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There's also Lock, Cover, and Hold On! Lock any mobility devices you may be using, such as a wheelchair or walker, and cover your neck until shaking stops.
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For more specific information on what to do during shaking or when you get an early warning alert depending on your mobility, we recommend this video: If You Have a Mobility Disability (Earthquake Safety Video Series)
- Learn more about emergency preparedness on OEM’s access & functional needs page and DAC’s emergency preparedness page
