3 chapters across the catalog
The Great Southeast Shakeout earthquake drill took place across California on October 18, 2012, involving millions of participants from schools and corporations like Walmart and Bank of America. The safety procedure "drop, cover, and hold on" is compared to the 1951 "Duck and Cover" civil defense film featuring Bert the Turtle. Skepticism is expressed regarding the effectiveness of these drills during major seismic events.
FEMA ShakeOut Drill and Earthquake Preparedness
FEMA and the National Guard conducted the "Central U.S. ShakeOut," a massive earthquake drill involving 11 states and over 3 million people. Adam Curry proposes a theory that these drills are preparation for "earthquake machine war" or weather modification attacks. The hosts review an online "Quake Quiz" from San Francisco, mocking the advice to stay in bed with a pillow over one's head during a major seismic event.
Great California ShakeOut and Baja Earthquake
The "Great California ShakeOut" drill coincided with a real 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Baja, California. The hosts critique the official "drop, cover, and hold on" advice provided by organizations like the Red Cross and USGS, arguing that such measures are often ineffective during major seismic events.
