UCI is officially participating in the The Great Shouthern California ShakeOut Drill!

On November 13, 2008, at 10 a.m. UC Irvine, along with millions of people in homes, schools, businesses, government offices, and public places all over southern California, will Drop, Cover, and Hold On.  

The Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in United States history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. What we do now, before a big earthquake, will determine what our lives will be like after. The ShakeOut drill will occur in houses, businesses, and public spaces throughout southern California at 10AM on November 13, 2008.

Free registration at www.ShakeOut.org/register will pledge an individual’s or a group’s participation in this important preparedness event. Participants will receive information on how to prepare for the inevitable major earthquake in the region and what actions to take during and after the shaking.

To learn more about the weeks events and to Register to participate click here!