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The city of Fullerton will present an interactive earthquake simulator on October 15 in CSUF Quad as part of the Great California ShakeOut Tour. Participants can experience simulated earthquakes of varying magnitudes while learning about safety and preparedness. This event is the only earthquake simulator in Los Angeles and Orange County for the tour. Admission is free for the public, and emergency management experts will provide resources and answer questions. The initiative aims to enhance community readiness for seismic events.
Fullerton, California will host an interactive earthquake simulator on October 15, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in the CSUF Quad and is part of the Great California ShakeOut Tour occurring from October 13-16. This unique opportunity allows participants to experience simulated earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 3.0 to 7.0.
The primary goal of the simulator is to educate attendees on preparation and safety measures in the event of an earthquake. Experts in emergency management will be present on-site to answer questions and provide resources regarding earthquake readiness.
This earthquake simulator will be the only one in Los Angeles County or Orange County as part of the tour. Other locations in the Great California ShakeOut Tour include stops at UC Davis, the San Francisco Zoo on October 14, and Waterfront Park in San Diego on October 16. Admission to the event is free and open to all students, staff, faculty, and the public.
As part of the Great California ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill is also scheduled for October 16 at 10:16 a.m.. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services aims to facilitate preparedness among residents through engaging activities such as this simulator, allowing participants to understand what a significant quake feels like and learn expected responses.
The earthquake simulator event at California State University, Fullerton is organized in collaboration with the CSUF Police Department, CSUF’s Office of Emergency Management and Continuity, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Interviews will be available to media starting at 6 a.m. on the day of the event. For media inquiries, including parking information, contact Marissa Garza from the CSUF police department via email.
California State University, Fullerton, known for its commitment to supporting student success through a range of academic programs and Division I athletics, plays an essential role in fostering education on safety measures and preparedness strategies among its community.
While the interactive earthquake simulator is a significant draw, it is also critical to understand that earthquakes can pose serious risks to communities, particularly in California, which is prone to seismic activity. The Great California ShakeOut and events like these underline the importance of being prepared and having effective response measures in place for natural disasters.
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