Geophysical Institute staff to participate in ShakeOut drill
October 16, 2012
The Geophysical Institute is registered to take part in the Great Alaska ShakeOut
Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10:18 a.m. The staff and faculty working in the Elvey Building
will participate in a Drop, Cover and Hold On drill. The drill will be announced over
the GI’s paging system and via email.
When faculty, staff, students and visitors of the GI hear or see a message about the
drill, they'll be asked to participate by dropping, covering their head and, if they're
near a desk or table, seek cover and hold on. The drill lasts for one minute. Millions
of Americans have participated in ShakeOuts since 2008. This is Alaska’s first.
Employees are encouraged to take part and get prepared. Alaska is the most seismically
active state in the nation. For more information about the Great Alaska ShakeOut or
to sign up to participate. For the most up-to-date details on Alaska’s seismicity, visit the
Alaska Earthquake Information Center.