To maximize the impact of the ShakeAlert®-powered products and services, it is vital that the public and key stakeholders are educated about the ShakeAlert System. To that end, the ShakeAlert
Communication, Education, Outreach, and Technical Engagement community has developed
educational resources appropriate for a wide array of audiences.
The following resources are available for download and use
ShakeAlert® Messaging Toolkits
ShakeAlert EPIcenter Partnership
ShakeAlert Drills and Exercises Resources
ShakeAlert® Messaging Toolkits
These include messaging manuals, factsheets, printable postcards, infographics, animations, logos, and photos, suitable for use in various contexts.
- Emergency Management Messaging Toolkit
- Education Sector Messaging Toolkit
- Utilities Sector Messaging Toolkit
- Healthcare Sector Messaging Toolkit
- Transportation Sector Messaging Toolkit
- Factsheets (FAQs)
- Infographics Library
- Multi-language Content
- Videos about ShakeAlert
- Lessons and other activities for classrooms and free-choice learning environments (e.g. museums)
ShakeAlert EPIcenter Partnership
The ShakeAlert EPIcenter Partnership is a network of museums, libraries, parks, and other Free-Choice Learning Environments committed to promoting earthquake resilience in our institutions and in our communities.
Brief, 2-3 page case studies of successful implementations of ShakeAlert®-powered technology.
- Stanwood-Camano School District (Education Sector)
- Metrolink (Transportation Sector)
- City of Grants Pass (Utilities Sector)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Healthcare Sector)
- Allen Institute (Research Lab)
- Regatta Seaside (Residential Building)
ShakeAlert Drills and Exercises Resources
Guidelines for conducting an earthquake drill or exercise that includes ShakeAlert.
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