Great Washington ShakeOut

October 7, 2025
Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

This year's International ShakeOut Day is Thursday, Oct. 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!

At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on Oct. 16, you can join millions of people across Washington practicing earthquake safety – including staff at DCYF! While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. 

If you live or work in a coastal area, ShakeOut day is also a great time to practice your tsunami evacuation routes. Learn more about tsunami preparedness at TsunamiZone.org.

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