Great ShakeOut 2026

The Great ShakeOut is a global earthquake readiness program that encourages millions of people worldwide to participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. As the control agency for earthquakes, VICSES is encouraging everyone to plan a Great ShakeOut drill on the 15th of October and practise the steps DROP - COVER - HOLD ON to help you, your family and your workplace prepare.

If you feel the ground shaking:

DROP to the ground
COVER your head and neck with your arms and move under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture
HOLD ON until the shaking stops

The Great ShakeOut simple drill guide provides step-by-step information to help you plan, run and review your earthquake drill, including pre-recorded audio to play beforehand to prepare participants.

Organisation Name *

Organisation Category *

First Name

Last Name

Contact Email *

Town / Suburb *

Date of your drill?Drills can happen on any day, not just the 15th!

Number of people participating?

In addition to your DROP COVER HOLD ON drill, will you complete any of these activities?

Create or update emergency plansPut together an emergency supplies kit (go / evacuation bag, home or work supplies, etc.)Participate in first aid classesSecure furniture, heavy objects, wall hangings, etc. to prevent damage and injuryPractice Evacuate buildings (after Drop, Cover, and Hold On)

Privacy Notice: Your contact details will only be used by VICSES to promote and coordinate ShakeOut activities. VICSES will register drills with the global ShakeOut program. Your details will not be shared any further by VICSES.

Check this box if we have your permission to list your organisation name in the "Who Is Participating?" section of the VICSES or ShakeOut web sites?