Great Montana Shake Out-Earthquake Preparedness
The main goal of the ShakeOut event is to get Montanans prepared for major earthquakes, so use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Each time an earthquake occurs in Montana, the news media and public asks, “Does Montana have earthquakes?” Short answer: Yes! In comparison with California, Nevada, and Utah, major earthquakes here are infrequent. But each year, hundreds of earthquakes do occur in and around Montana. Taking steps now to prepare your family and home will help mitigate the effects of moderate to severe earth shaking.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. The ShakeOut is our opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes. This page explains what to do– and what not to do.
Lewis and Clark County Disaster and Emergency Services
DES mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation planning and activities.