The Great Guam ShakeOut
Once again, GCC will take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut. On Thursday, October 17, 2019, at exactly 10:17 AM, participants will practice the earthquake response procedure; “Drop, Cover and Hold On” from wherever they are. The drill will last for one minute.
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) encourage all residents to increase earthquake preparedness and response by practicing how to protect themselves during an earthquake and how to ensure an earthquake disaster does not become a catastrophe. The ShakeOut participation provides the opportunity to evaluate emergency plans, increase awareness of earthquake safety, and improve resiliency within your community.
Guam Community College is a registered participant. To participate in this year’s ShakeOut, residents must register online at http://www.shakeout.org/guam/ or call (671) 475-9600. The ShakeOut website provides drill manuals, tips on earthquake safety and other resources for developing a disaster plan. Residents may register as an individual, family, school, business, or other groups and are encouraged to share photos of their ShakeOut experience on the Great Guam ShakeOut website.
