Alaska is the most seismically active state in the United States and each year the Great Alaska ShakeOut Aims to remind residents how to react to an earthquake.
Jeremy Zidek with the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourages everyone to take part in the event Thursday at 10:15 am by dropping, covering, and holding on.
Zidek: “That’s the recommended action to take when there’s violent shaking going on from an earthquake, and it’s the best way that people can protect themselves. Here in the United States, we don’t see a lot of buildings collapse, the real danger is things falling and hitting people. So, dropping to the ground, finding some sturdy cover and holding on is the best way that people can protect themselves.”
The Division of Emergency Management states U.S. buildings rarely collapse during earthquakes but people are injured by falling objects in their homes or businesses which is why it is important to cover.
All Alaskans are encouraged to partake in the annual, worldwide earthquake safety drill; So far, over 120,000 Alaskans and 23 million people worldwide have registered to participate.
Click here to register for the Great Alaska ShakeOut.