Monthly Archives: November 2008

    After a significant earthquake, the USGS and its partners provide numerous and varied information to help in understanding the event and responding to it. Simulated versions of many of those web pages and products have been created for the ShakeOut earthquake so that drill participants can try them

When it comes to preparedness messages, one of the most difficult groups to reach is the age group prized by advertisers, the 18-34 year olds. To connect with more people in this age range, Dr. Lucy Jones filmed a trio of light-hearted videos that are now enjoying numerous hits on

Up-and-coming film director, motion graphics designer, and Art Center College of Design alumnus, Theo Alexopoulos, takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario in the film Preparedness Now. The film was created by the USGS Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project in cooperation with the Designmatters program at Art