8.0 Earthquake Simulator Coming To Pleasanton Wednesday

PLEASANTON, CA — A 3.5 earthquake rattled the East Bay Monday, a reminder of the importance of proper earthquake preparedness.

Sometimes, reading about it isn't quite enough. On Wednesday, the California Earthquake Authority's Big Shake Trailer is coming to Pleasanton, allowing visitors to simulate an earthquake experience and learn how to prepare.

Visitors will be able to enter a 20' x 30' x 15' earthquake simulator that rocks back and forth with motions as strong as those of an 8.0 earthquake.

Experts from the California Earthquake Authority will also be available to describe what to do before and after an earthquake. Visitors will also be able to consult representatives from Home Depot and the California Residential Mitigation Program about the the Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant program, which provides up to $3,000 for home seismic retrofits.

The Big Shake Trailer will be set up at the Home Depot in Pleasanton at 6000 Johnson Road from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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