"For the first time you have Alaska all the way down to California participating in drop, cover and hold activities," Schelling said. People can participate anytime within two weeks before and after the date, but "the most important thing is, they just practice.""Creating muscle memory is still very important," she said. That way, when an earthquake hits, you know to drop down and cover your head until the shaking stops.Schelling said there are a few earthquake myths that should be dispelled. Some people say to stand in a doorway during an earthquake. Schelling said that isn't a good idea; doorways aren't always built into load-bearing walls and don't offer any protection. He also said standing in a doorway exposes someone to non-secured items -- including doors -- that will move during a quake.

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