Here’s what you need to know for our ShakeOut Drill 2022.

What is ShakeOut?

ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill. ShakeOut is held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake - Drop, Cover, Hold.

New Zealand ShakeOut is a self-run earthquake drill.

• DROP down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.
• COVER your head and neck (or your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
• HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.