A simulator that can replicate a 7.0 magnitude earthquake is on tour across the state of California and will be making a stop in Santa Barbara this week.
The tour is part of the Great California ShakeOut, a campaign to encourage earthquake preparedness.
The tour will stop in Santa Barbara on Monday, Oct. 16. The simulator will be located in front of the Old Mission at 2201 Laguna Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. First responders will also be on hand to provide information on how to prepare for an earthquake.
Thursday, Oct. 19 is Great California ShakeOut Day, a statewide earthquake drill taking place at 10:19 a.m. Anyone can participate by practicing techniques like drop, cover, and hold on.
