Californians will practice response to 7.8 earthquake

Hundreds of thousands of students, residents and employees throughout the county will take part in the Great Southern California Shake-Out, the largest earthquake preparedness drill in history Nov. 13.

The event will simulate a response to a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the south side of the San Andreas Fault, which experts say could kill hundreds and injure thousands.

At 10:30 a.m., participants will “Drop, Cover and Hold” at their place of work, school or residence while radio and television stations broadcast an emergency alert system.

For more information and instructions, visit www.oes.ca.gov.

— Candice Baker