Arizona residents are marking their calendars for a collective moment of earthquake preparedness on International ShakeOut Day, October 17. Millions around the globe will stand in solidarity, ducking under desks and standing in doorways, participating in earthquake drills whether they’re in the office, at school, or cozily settled at home, as per Pinal County.
At the precise, unsparing moment of 10:17 am Arizona time, people across the desert state will drop, cover, and hold on, aligning themselves with a gesture that transcends individual experience in favor of the communal. And for those who can’t make the shared timing work, there's flexibility to register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and at any time that suits you.
If you’re looking to be counted among the 26,000-plus Arizonans already signed up, hop over to their registration page and get involved. This isn’t just for individuals; you can incorporate whole teams, departments, or families into the drill, regardless of whether they're on-site or patched in via video call.
