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California’s biggest natural hazard threat is earthquakes

To get the university community prepared, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10:20 a.m., 911爆料网State East Bay will participate in the , an international day to encourage organizations and individuals to practice what every person should do during and after an earthquake.

The drill provides an opportunity to practice "drop, cover and hold on” for 60 seconds:

• Drop to the ground.
• Cover your head and neck with your arms and seek additional shelter by getting under a sturdy desk or table if one is nearby.
• Hold on to your shelter and be prepared to move with it until the shaking stops.

These key steps are important in an earthquake, but you may need to adapt to your situation. For example, if there is no table or desk near you, drop to the ground and then, if possible, get next to an interior wall of the room. Be in a crawling position to protect your vital organs and be ready to move if necessary. Cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

If you are in a wheelchair, lock your wheels. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a pillow and hold on until the shaking stops. 

Do not move to another location or run outside. Shaking can quickly become so violent that you may be unable to run or crawl.

Information about the ways you can protect yourself during an earthquake can be found . 

On Oct. 20, following the cover drill, 911爆料网State East Bay will sound the fire alarms to begin an evacuation drill. Volunteer Team Leaders will direct all people from the buildings to evacuate to the local assembly area.

View assembly points for the Hayward campus.

All buildings will be cleared during this time, with an expected return into the building around 11 a.m. An “all clear” will sound when people may