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Brace Yourselves This Thursday: On 10-21, at 10:21 AM, Sirens Will Blare for the Great CA ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

You know what Mad Men’s Don Draper would say about this Thursday’s Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill? He’d say that if it was really all that great, then you wouldn’t need to have the word “great” in the name.

But no matter, all’s you have to do now is make a mental note and then when All Hell Breaks Loose on Thursday, 10-21, at 10:21* AM you can tell those around you to keep calm because it’s just a drill.  

Or just plug your ears – that’s the other option:

And here’s a visual aid the boys in the Art Department just whipped up:

And here’s the FB and the Twitter.

And here’s a peek at part of the Facebook Wall:

“The Great California ShakeOut: Imagine a civic group is hosting a huge potluck. Volunteers issue invitations, set up tables & put out plates. What if 100 families are expected & come, but only 10 families bring a potluck dish & the other 90 don’t? Can you see how this type of scenario could impact the aftermath of the next quake? If your friends… are not registered for the ShakeOut, please invite them today! Be a friend. Help others prepare!”
 
And here’s the first reply:
 
“Tony Willis I know that i am going to eat and so are my dogs.”
 
O.K. then. That’s the spirit, Tony!
 
All right, see you Thursday. Shake Baby, Shake.
 
*This could be a reference to the October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake but I don’t know. 

“The Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Time: 10:20 AM- 10:30 AM 

Location: SF State University Campus-wide

Web: http://www.sfsu.edu/emergency

Sponsor: SFSU Office of Emergency Preparedness

The “Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill” is sponsored annually by CALEMA, the California Emergency Management Agency, to promote earthquake preparedness throughout California. At 10:21 a.m. SF State will test all building and outdoor sirens and the mass notification system that reaches the campus community via phones, email, SMS text and TTY messaging.

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“Big Rumble” Resource Fairs Will Be All Over San Francisco this October 17th

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Can you hazard a guess as to why?

Here are all the deets:

THE BIG RUMBLE – SAN FRANCISCO
20th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Big Rumble commemorates this anniversary with a week-long series of special events designed to connect our communities with preparedness resources.

Join us in October for The Big Rumble, as we come together as a community to learn more about how we can be better prepared for all types of emergencies. Events will include entertainment, activities for kids, free giveaways, and valuable preparedness information.

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Venues and Entertainment

Bayview| Joseph Lee Recreation Center | Oakdale Ave and 3rd St.

Sila:  Kenyan Afro-Funk band led by Victor Sila

The Congress: Neo-jazz project led by producer/trumpeter Marcus Cohen

Breakdancing Performance by Acrosports All-City Team 

Marina| West Side of the Marina Green| Between Scott ST. and Avilla

Gaucho: San Francisco based Gypsy Jazz Sextet.

Kally Price: Local Jazz and Blues vocalist 
Devine’s Jug Band: San Francisco’s favorite Jug Band.   
Sony Holland Duo: Bay Area Jazz vocalist 

Mission| Parque Ninos Unidos| 23rd and Folsom. 

My First Earthquake.  San Francisco Electro-pop dance group 
Locura Trio.  San Francisco Based Flamenco rock group 
Aceituno Arts Capoeria Exhibition. Capoeira Exhibition by student owned Martial Arts Studio

Family Style:  Jazz and Funk Ensemble

Sunset | 20th Ave. and Irving St.

The Slayers Club:  Local DJ collective 
US Wing Chun:  International Martial Arts Studio

West Sunset ReConnect Steel Pan Drummers and Dance Ensemble

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