OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) in partnership with several key organizations including nearly 38,000 neighbors are scheduled to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on Thursday.
The drill held every third Thursday of October is part of a global event the ShakeOut seeks to raise awareness and promote proper safety techniques during a major earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Oklahomans who have survived earthquakes without taking any action may scoff at the idea of an earthquake drill, but our state's red dirt is more active than they may know. The Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS) recorded 182 earthquakes just last month, and we don't know when our state`s next large earthquake will strike or how severe the shaking will be. If you wait to react, it may be too late.
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Participants in this years event will provide a demonstration in return wherever the individual is located home, at work, or at school. Drop Cover, and Hold On will be required as if there were a major earthquake occurring, and staying the position for at least 60 seconds. OEM says, those who unable to participate can schedule a drill at your own convenience practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On or conduct a more extensive emergency drill.
According to OEM leaders, you don't need to leave home, work, or school to participate.
Learn more information and how to register at www.ShakeOut.org/centralus/register and be counted in the yearly ShakeOut Drill. For more about the myths when it comes to earthquake safety click here.
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