Long Beach: Great ShakeOut 2025: Get Ready for International ShakeOut Day
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - As the threat of earthquakes looms over Southern California, the City of Long Beach is taking proactive measures to ensure its residents are prepared. The Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications is encouraging all community members to participate in the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

The Great ShakeOut, which originated in Southern California in 2008 as the "Great California ShakeOut," has gained international attention with over 56 million participants worldwide last year. This self-led drill aims to educate individuals on how to protect themselves during an earthquake and reduce their risk of injury.

Mayor Rex Richardson emphasizes the importance of this drill, stating that "everyone should know how to protect themselves during earthquakes." He encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to learn and practice earthquake safety with their families, neighbors, and coworkers alongside millions of people worldwide.

To participate in the Great ShakeOut Drill, residents are encouraged to register online and practice three simple steps: drop where you are onto your hands and knees, cover your head and neck with one arm and hand, and hold on until the shaking stops. These steps can significantly reduce the risk of injury during an earthquake.

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The City is also providing resources for older adults and people with disabilities or limited mobility to ensure they are prepared for earthquakes as well. Additionally, educational materials are available for schools, workplaces, and homes at earthquakecountry.org.

In preparation for the drill, Disaster Preparedness staff will conduct a citywide test of the Alert Long Beach emergency messaging system. Registered users will receive a test notification via phone call, text message or email.

Reggie Harrison, Director of the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications reminds residents that while recent disasters such as regional fires and extreme heat have occurred in Long Beach, an earthquake remains the most probable disaster. He urges community members to secure moveable items in their homes to prevent harm during an earthquake.

In addition to participating in the Great ShakeOut, the City is encouraging the public to take additional precautionary steps to prepare for any type of disaster. These include signing up for Alert Long Beach, learning basic emergency medical procedures and CPR, preparing a go-bag with essential items for up to five days, and staying informed through the City's webpage and social media channels.

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Residents can also download the MyShake app to receive earthquake early warning notifications for earthquakes of 4.5 magnitude or higher in areas of light shaking or greater. This service utilizes state-of-the-art ground motion monitoring to deliver warnings via cell phone, providing critical seconds for individuals to take precautionary measures before the strongest shaking begins.

To further educate and prepare community members, the City is hosting its biennial READY Long Beach Community Preparedness Expo on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Long Beach City College's Veterans Memorial Stadium parking lot. This free event will feature local first responders and regional experts sharing information on how to prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies.

For more information on earthquakes and disaster preparedness, residents can visit the Disaster Preparedness website or follow @LBDisasterPrep on Facebook and Instagram. The City also encourages residents to review its Hazard Mitigation webpage and utilize My Hazards tool to understand specific hazards that may impact their homes or workplaces. By taking these steps, Long Beach residents can be better prepared for any potential disasters that may occur in their community.

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