On April 28, Ohio will join at least 11 other states in the largest earthquake drill ever held in this region of the country. At 10:15 a.m., more than 2 million people will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” during The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.
The eight states that were impacted by the large series of earthquakes centered on the New Madrid Seismic Zone in 1811 and 1812 are participating in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the New Madrid earthquake. (Ohio Department of Public Safety)