Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:
October 19 is national Shake-Out day where, nationally, communities prepare for earthquakes. Earthquakes do occur in New York City, we’ve had a couple. Although they can be small, the hazards are the same, and the response is the same everywhere. This is a whole community event for Roosevelt Island, children and youth are especially invited.
We will cover the following topics:
- Basics of earthquakes and their impact
- How earthquakes affect different structures (you might not be home)
- Response: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
- Scenarios: In A Car, On A Highway, Out In the Field
- Mobility: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes
- Simulation: We’ll participate in a surprise drill
- Q&A
Our Shake-Out event will be on October 19, 2023 at 8-9 PM via Zoom.
Zoom info: https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023
Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521
Passcode: 591680
Dial in: +1 929 205 6099
Fox 5 New York reported in May 2023 that New York earthquakes are not uncommon.
