Fake quake set for Thursday; get real and don't run
The biggest earthquake drill in U.S. history comes at 10:18 a.m. on Thursday. If you think you know what to do when the big one hits, think again — especially if you think you're supposed to run outside or hunker in a doorway.
Seattle Times science reporter
When the fake quake strikes Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m., what will you do?
Emergency managers hope none of these are on your list:
• Hunker in a doorway.
• Hop in the bathtub.
• Hustle outside.
But worst of all, they say, would be to ignore the biggest earthquake drill in U.S. history.
Nationwide, more than 13 million people have signed up to participate in Thursday's 2012 Great ShakeOut, either on their own or through schools, businesses and community groups.