Springfield Joins Great ShakeOut Earthquake Preparedness Drill

Springfield, MO, October 15, 2026 —

Springfield, Missouri, is participating in the Great ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake preparedness event that includes a drill scheduled for Thursday at 10:15 local time. The exercise encourages individuals, families and organizations to practice what to do during an earthquake.

One technique highlighted by the event is “drop, cover, and hold on.” Participants are encouraged to practice the safety steps as part of preparing for an earthquake. The summary of the event does not specify which Springfield organizations are taking part, how many people are expected to participate or whether any local activities beyond the drill are planned.

The event highlights earthquake preparedness for Missouri residents because the New Madrid Seismic Zone is nearby. The summary does not provide further details about the zone or describe the level of earthquake risk in Springfield. It also does not identify the organizers of the local participation or state whether the drill will take place at a particular venue.

The Great ShakeOut is described as a nationwide event, while Springfield’s participation brings the exercise to the local community. The scheduled time is given as 10:15 local time, but no calendar date or year was provided. The summary also does not say whether participants will receive instructions through schools, workplaces, public agencies or another channel.

The drill is intended to give individuals, families and organizations an opportunity to rehearse earthquake safety techniques. Further details about local participation, including the number of participants and any additional programming, were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Billie Brightman on www.ky3.com, see more information here.

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