Great Shakeout 2024 Washington Heights. It’s more than just “drop, cover, and hold on”—it’s an opportunity to. At 10:17 am (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across washington practicing earthquake safety.

At 10:17 a.m., more than a million washingtonians will join in on. This year’s international shakeout day is october 17, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!