New Zealand ShakeOut 2024
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
ShakeOut 2024 is happening Thursday 24 October 2024 at 9:30am!
ShakeOut is held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. ShakeOut is a self-run earthquake and tsunami drill. It takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) if you’re in a coastal area.
CLICK HERE to sign up and find out more about ShakeOut 2024!
What is New Zealand ShakeOut and tsunami hīkoi?
ShakeOut is a self-run earthquake and tsunami drill. We will not send a notification.
ShakeOut takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. You can start the drill in whatever way works for you. All you need to do is Drop, Cover and Hold for 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone.
Drop, Cover and Hold in an earthquake
In an earthquake Drop, Cover and Hold.
- Drop down on your hand and knees.
- Cover your head and neck.
- Hold on to your shelter.
Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. It:
- stops you being knocked over,
- make you a smaller target for falling and flying objects, and
- protects your head, neck and vital organs.
Do not run outside during earthquake shaking or you risk getting hit by falling bricks and glass.
Practising Drop, Cover and Hold means you can quickly take the right action in an earthquake.
CLICK HERE for tips for the day