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Join California's Biggest Earthquake Drill

The Great California ShakeOut begins at 10:18 a.m. Thursday.

Foothill-area schools, businesses and government officials will participate in the Great California ShakeOut at 10:18 a.m. Thursday. 

The statewide emergency preparedness earthquake drill helps locals best prepare for disasters and stay safe during emergencies.

About 9.3 million people in California will participate, more than 3,798,170 will be from the greater Los Angeles area, according to the ShakeOut website

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Watch this video broadcast on how to survive during an earthquake

Residents can sign up for Nixle, which deliver important alerts from local police and fire departments, or Alert LA County Emergency Mass Notification System

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Learn how to assemble your own emergency kit

For more information about the Great California ShakeOut, visit www.shakeout.org/california/


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