
"OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Millions of people across California will come together for an annual earthquake drill on Thursday morning. The Great California Shakeout happens every year on the third Thursday of October and is meant to make sure we're all ready for when "the big one" hits. Experts say to remember these three simple steps: drop, cover and hold on."
"If you have the"MyShake" earthquake early warning app, you will receive an alert at 10:16 a.m. At the same time, BART trains will automatically slow down to 27 miles per hour before coming to a brief stop. ABC7 News reporter Zach Fuentes got to experience what a 7.0 earthquake felt like in a simulator, where he was thrown to the ground along with books flying off shelves."
Millions across California will participate in the annual Great California Shakeout earthquake drill on the third Thursday of October. Participants are instructed to follow three steps during shaking: drop, cover and hold on. Users of the MyShake earthquake early warning app will receive an alert at 10:16 a.m., and BART trains will automatically slow to 27 mph and briefly stop at the same time. ABC7 News reporter Zach Fuentes experienced a simulated 7.0 quake, including being thrown to the ground and books falling from shelves. Preparedness guidance emphasizes assembling a kit with critical supplies to support families in the immediate hours and days after a major earthquake.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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