Earthquake practice drills save lives and should be standard protocol for families at home, businesses and schools.

People ducked under desks and tables in California and around the world for an annual drill practicing ways to stay safe during earthquakes.

An earthquake drill is one set of simulated emergency circumstances designed to test the ability of school members to make the most appropriate decisions to ensure their safety.

Learn how to conduct Great ShakeOut earthquake drills so your campus community will be prepared should an earthquake occur.

The ShakeOut drill originated in California in 2008. The first one was based on a scenario of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southern section of California’s mighty San Andreas Fault.

People with the MyShake earthquake warning app will get a test warning, and students in distance learning classes will also be encouraged to take part in the virtual drill, which will also be ...

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.

At 10:17 a.m., millions will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home during The Great California Shakeout.

Amateur radio operators across Illinois will be participating in a simulated earthquake training exercise on Saturday, May 1 that’s designed to hone their communication skills in the event of a ...