October is a great time to practice earthquake safety with the Great ShakeOut. Participating helps you, your family, and your community know what to do during an earthquake and reinforces the importance of emergency preparedness. Learn how to create a plan, secure your space, and stay safe when the ground shakes.

Download the October Digital Toolkit
For help downloading or using materials, please email oes_infoofficer@sjgov.org or call (209) 953-6200.
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Key Messages

  • The Great California ShakeOut
  • Before the shaking starts
  • During an earthquake
  • After an earthquake
  • Flood Preparedness Week
  • Turn around. Don't drown.
  • Take pictures of your home
  • Evacuation orders vs warnings
How to use and customize messages
  1. Download the Microsoft Word document.
  2. Click "Enable Editing" at the top of the page.
  3. Select "File", then choose "Save a Copy".
  4. Name your file and save it to a location you can easily find.
  5. Customize the message or use it as written, then share it with your network.
How to use and customize graphics

You may be asked to create a free account on Canva.

  1. Click the Canva link.
  2. Select "File", then choose "Make a Copy".
  3. Customize the design to fit your needs and make it your own.