Geophysical Institute staff to participate in ShakeOut drill

October 16, 2012

Cornerstone

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.