FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: In less than two months, individuals and communities throughout seven states and the District of Columbia will participate in the second Great SouthEast ShakeOut earthquake drill.  Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut is set for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:17 a.m. EDT.  During the self-led drill, participants […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN — In less than two months, individuals and communities throughout ten states in the central U.S. will participate in the fourth Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill.  Now held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut is set for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:17 a.m. CDT.  During the self-led […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN (February 6, 2013) – On Thursday at 10:15 a.m., millions of people throughout nine states are expected to participate in the third annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, which is hosted by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC).  The ShakeOut is a multi-state earthquake drill in which participants simultaneously practice the recommended […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southaven, MS. — On February 7, 2013 more than 2.5 million people are expected to participate in the third annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.  The ShakeOut is a regional earthquake drill involving communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.  At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, ShakeOut participants will […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memphis, TN (February 5, 2013) — This week, people living and working in communities across nine states are expected to practice earthquake safety activities by participating in the third annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, which is coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC).  The ShakeOut will be held this Thursday, February 7, […]