Jackson County get ready for 10.19.2023 at 10:19 a.m. for the Great ShakeOut and CitizenAlert Test. 

Get ready for 10.19.23 at 10:19 a.m. for the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill. Join millions of individuals throughout Oregon and across the globe as they practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.

This annual event provides an opportunity for people in homes, schools and businesses to assess their disaster preparedness, improve their emergency safety plans and practice what to do in the event of a real earthquake. For more information and resources to plan your drill, visit shakeout.org/Oregon. Remember: shakeOut, don’t freak out!
 
Completing a few small tasks ahead of time, such as assembling a basic emergency supply kit and determining your shelter strategy, makes sure that you and your family will know what to do and have the supplies you need to be safe wherever you are. For more preparedness resources and tips, visit ready.gov.   
 
In conjunction with the Great ShakeOut, Jackson County will be conducting a test of the Citizen Alert notification system. This service provides critical information quickly for a variety of emergency situations.
 
To raise awareness and educate the public on disaster preparedness, residents registered with Citizen Alert will receive a test alert through all listed delivery methods—call, text and email—between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It is vital to be prepared. Register or update your Citizen Alert account, and find general information at jacksoncountyor.gov. 

Media contact:
Holly Powers, Jackson County Emergency Manager, powersHD@jacksoncounty.gov
 

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The City of Ashland utilizes the Jackson County alert system, Everbridge Citizen Alert, switching from Nixle to Citizen Alert in June 2023 - Learn more. If you have already registered for Citizen Alerts for the City of Ashland, you are also signed up for Jackson County alerts! For information on how you and your family can be better prepared for an emergency, visit ashland.or.us/BetterPrepared. "We are better together!"

Released October 17, 2023