[californiadisasters] 5/22/12 California ShakeOut Update: You motivate others to participate!

The 2012 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill is now less than five months away (October 18th at 10:18 a.m.), and already more than 3.5 million people have been registered to participate! Over the past 5 years we've seen that when more people register, many more are motivated to participate and get prepared. If you are already registered for 2012, thank you! If you plan to participate but have not yet renewed your registration for 2012, please take a moment to log in today at ShakeOut.org/california. How many people will practice earthquake safety and get prepared this year...  because you, your organization, or your school is leading the way? Simple instructions for how to participate and prepare are available for a variety of ShakeOut participant categories, and include custom preparedness information and suggestions for how you can share the ShakeOut with others. We encourage all past participants to do more this year:  this could mean holding a more comprehensive earthquake drill, securing furniture and other objects to minimize injury and damage, or updating your emergency plans and supplies.   Who will ShakeOut with you?  A great way to help your community, your employer, and others get prepared, reduce injuries, and speed recovery is to encourage them to register to participate in the Great California ShakeOut. Let them know that you are participating and ask them to join you by registering at ShakeOut.org/california. Spread the word at family gatherings, community events, and work meetings, and online with email, facebook, or twitter. You can also place one of the ShakeOut web banners on your organization's website, display posters in your office, distribute flyers, and use other materials available on the ShakeOut Resources page. Last year California was joined by other states and countries where ShakeOut drills were all held on the same day, and others are holding their first ShakeOut drill this year. In total more than 15 million people worldwide may participate in 2012. Thank you for your continued participation in this historic event and for your commitment to disaster preparedness!     You received this email because you registered to participate in the Great California ShakeOut at www.ShakeOut.org Our mailing address is: Earthquake Country Alliance / SCEC 3651 Trousdale Pkwy #169 Los Angeles, California 90089 Add us to your address book Copyright (C) 2012 Earthquake Country Alliance / SCEC All rights reserved.

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