Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Community Emergency Committee Chair Frank Farance reports:

October 19 is national Shake-Out day where, nationally, communities prepare for earthquakes. Earthquakes do occur in New York City, we’ve had a couple. Although they can be small, the hazards are the same, and the response is the same everywhere. This is a whole community event for Roosevelt Island, children and youth are especially invited.

We will cover the following topics:


  • Basics of earthquakes and their impact

  • How earthquakes affect different structures (you might not be home)

  • Response: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON

  • Scenarios: In A Car, On A Highway, Out In the Field

  • Mobility: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes

  • Simulation: We’ll participate in a surprise drill

  • Q&A

Our Shake-Out event will be on October 19, 2023 at 8-9 PM via Zoom.

Zoom info:https://tinyurl.com/RIRACEC2023

Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3049 8521

Passcode: 591680

Dial in: +1 929 205 6099

Fox 5 New York reported in May 2023 that New York earthquakes are not uncommon.