The Department of Geosciences is hosting a ShakeOut drill in Flarsheim Hall, 4th floor.  It will take place April 28, 2011 at 10:15am.

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is a multi‐state earthquake drill that will be held on April 28. More than one million participants will simultaneously practice the recommend action during an earthquake:  Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

Scientists estimate that there is a 25-40% probability of a damaging earthquake occurring in the central U.S. within the next 50 years. The ShakeOut is designed to help people in the region get ready for damaging earthquakes, practice how to protect themselves, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.