Next are two crucial steps for taking evasive action once the tremors begin. “Drop, cover, and hold on” entails dropping to ...

You’ll break a wrist or get a concussion. You’ll be useless.” Webster also says “drop, cover and hold on” is more than the slogan for the ShakeOut event: taking cover can save many lives ...

Prior to an earthquake, the agency recommends that people practice the "drop, cover, and hold on" technique in case an earthquake does occur. This technique involves dropping to one's hands and ...

A message was sent out via email, text message and via a scrolling banner across the bottom’s of University-owned computers to “Drop, cover and hold on!” during the drill to practice safety measures ...

The event focuses on the “drop, cover, and hold on” mantra for basic personal safety but also includes such measures as passenger trains slowing down for several minutes. At the Los Angeles ...

Nearly 1 million people in government offices, businesses and schools throughout San Diego County will stop everything for a minute Thursday to “drop, cover and hold on” during a statewide ...

No matter where you are, just drop, cover and hold on. The Washington Emergency Management Division said that’s the best way to protect yourself from falling debris during an earthquake and ...

The minute-long drill at 10:17 a.m. will simulate the proper response to an earthquake: "Drop, Cover and Hold On." During an earthquake, you should: Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head ...

The event focuses on the “drop, cover, and hold on” mantra for basic personal safety but also includes such measures as passenger trains slowing down for several minutes. At the Los Angeles ...