Tennessee is participating in multi-state earthquake preparedness drill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tennessee will be among 14 states on Thursday, Oct., 18, 2018, coordinating the eighth annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut drill to raise awareness about earthquake preparedness.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) encourages residents to participate and learn how to prevent damage and injuries in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.

“Major earthquakes have impacted Tennessee, having major impacts to our state – even reshaping its geography and can still happen at any time,” TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan said. “Preparing is simple if you take the time now, before the ground starts shaking, to learn how you can protect yourself, your family, your business and your community.”

During the ShakeOut drill, participants will practice the Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique, which is the proper self-protection measure in an earthquake. The technique’s actions are:

DROP to the ground;

Take COVER under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head and neck with your arms; and,

HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

More than 400,000 Tennessee are registered for the ShakeOut.

To register for the event, click here.