IMPACTS & CAUSES
Learn more of how iDARE continues its grassroots impacts and causes to achieve mission for sustainable life.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa
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What is iDARE
iDARE is an acronym for:
integrity Diversity Adaptation Resilience Empowerment
iDARE is 100% grassroots
Our goal is to Save Lives
by educating and mobilizing resources for disaster risk reduction and sustainability.
The goal of iDARE’s core programs are to raise awareness, educate, connect and engage supporters, empower leadership, and power advocacy efforts.
We may not be 100% prepared, but we may reduce the disaster risks and injuries by staying prepared, alert, and be informed.
Staying Prepared is a 365-day activity.
Nicky Dare, Founder of iDARE®
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OUR IMPACTS
Education - World - Community - Capacity Building - Advocacy - Donation
Earthquake Preparedness
Fire Safety Preparedness
Tsunami Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness
Wildfire Preparedness
Flood Preparedness
IDARE ANNUAL SHAKEOUT
SHAKEOUT Drop, Cover, Hold On
ANNUAL iDARE SHAKEOUT
Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes.
You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes:
at home, at work, at school or even on vacation.
Are you prepared to survive and to recover quickly?
iDARE has participated the Great ShakeOut earthquake drills and offer you, your family, and your organizations an opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes: "Drop, Cover and Hold On."
iDARE and ShakeOut also have been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to update emergency plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.
iDARE has offered three (3) different sessions in: Virtual, Indoor, and Outdoor for past many years.
Please check our schedule for this year's session available for you.
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ShakeOut Drop, Cover, Hold On
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WHAT'S NEXT?
2022: October 20, 2023: October 19, 2024: October 17, 2025: October 16, 2026: October 15
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Earthquake Home Preparedness
7 Steps To Earthquake Safety
PREPARE - SURVIVE - RECOVER
The Earthquake Country Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying safe before, during, and after an earthquake.
iDARE 20-Week Guide To Preparedness
iDARE Family Emergency Communication Plan
Below is a sample of recommended Family Emergency Communication Plan for your family
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are some commonly asked questions from those of you who are not familiar with what and why, and how ShakeOut is ...
What is ShakeOut
At minimum, ShakeOut is a one-minute, 1-minute, earthquake drill - you decide when, how, and where you want do it, and with whom. iDARE has offered and will always offer annually and/or regularly otherwise on our yearly calender. Please do check our community calendar. Hope to see you there!
When is ShakeOut
International ShakeOut Day is every third Thursday of October, when most schedule their ShakeOut drills and other earthquake preparedness activities. This annual date was selected back in 2009, when most schools agreed this was the best time.
In 2022, International ShakeOut Day is October 20. Everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during an earthquake! Thus, anyone can participate - ShakeOut is for everyone.
What are the FUTURE ShakeOut dates?
These are the NEXT International ShakeOut dates:
- 2022: October 20
- 2023: October 19
- 2024: October 17
- 2025: October 16
- 2026: October 15
How do I / we participate ShakeOut
Register FREE (donations are optional) and Submit the form provided on our website to be counted and listed in your community, receive email updates, and most importantly have the peace of mind knowing that you can be prepared and deal with any earthquake in our future.
However, each year we may offer different events so please do subscribe to our event.
Everyone, everywhere should participate, from an individual in their home (or even car!) to a school and even a major corporate office. Talk to your friends, family, and co-workers about the ShakeOut and encourage their participation.
The main goal of ShakeOut
Our goal is to SAVE LIVES. We are all about PREPAREDNESS.
The main goal of the ShakeOut is to get the world prepared for earthquakes, so use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
As ShakeOut organizer, do you provide a certificate?
YES! Absolutely. iDARE has participated since 2014, and collaborated and partnered with not only individuals, families, children, but also with corporations around the world where they will fully participate at our events. Once you have fully participated, we will issue you a Certificate of Completion / Participation.
Can my / our organization participate ShakeOut
YES. We have collaborated and partnered with other non-profit organizations nationally as well as internationally, together with other corporations where all their employees will participate in our ShakeOut drills. Sponsorships are also available.
If you wish to become one of our event sponsors, please contact us via email: idarecares@gmail.com with a subject: Event Sponsor -or- call us at (818) 714-1235. Thank you in advance.
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Leadership and Empowerment
Volunteer
Our volunteers are the heart and driving force to the success of our programs. Become part of the integral point of our team in creating better planning communities of emergency preparedness. We constantly welcome individuals who want to make a difference and huge impacts together. We look forward to see you and be part of our Team Volunteers.
Partner / Sponsor
The power of partnership is an important value-added to the successful delivery of our mission. We welcome your partnership.
Please submit your request to becoming one of our partners via email. We will send your partnership information.
Advocate
We look forward to working with local communities, advocates to improve the educational landscape for children across the country, as well as the international outreach. Our staff has continued to build relationships across the state with community stakeholders who seek to advocacy in fulfilling our mission.
OUTREACH
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIP
OUR PAST EVENTS
Community Partners | Program Sponsors | In-Kind Donors
We deeply appreciate and rely the generosity of our corporate sponsors to help us grant more saving lives every year. Thank You!
Saugus High School Bookfairs - iDARE Disaster Preparedness Mitigation Lecture
DHS Department Homeland Security US Coast Guard National Emergency Preparedness Training
CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CERT 1 and 2 Training Earthquake and Fire
The Arthritis Foundation with Debbie Martin Director for Pacific Region Arthritis Walk
Holiday Meal Prep Giving To Local Families In Need and Our Community
Holiday Meal Prep Giving To Local Families In Need and Our Community
Gardening Fruits and Vegetables For Families In Need and Our Community
Gardening Fruits and Vegetables For Families In Need and Our Community
Children Special Needs and Disabilities During Holiday Season
Holiday Meal Prep Giving Volunteer To Local Families In Need and Our Community
The Arthritis Foundation Annual Arthritis Walk Community Los Angeles
DHS Department Homeland Security 3-day National Emergency Preparedness Earthquake
DHS Department Homeland Security 3-day National Emergency Preparedness Earthquake
Community Mitigation Workshop on Earthquake Preparedness for SBDC Los Angeles
Community Collaboration with Habitat For Humanity WE Build Phase 2 SCV
Community Emergency Preparedness Medical Triage and Flu Shots at College of Canyon
iDARE Donated Emergency Supplies with American Red Cross & Animal Shelter
DHS Department Homeland Security US Coast Guard National Emergency Preparedness Training
Habitat For Humanity WE Build Women Empowerment Build Homes For Veterans
Women Empowerment At The Range For Women Safety and Self Defense Training
Annual ACS Relay For Life GBS Praying For A Cure Walk at Central Park Santa Clarita
Holiday Meal Prep Giving To Local Families In Need and Our Community
Meal Prep Bags To Distribute To Families In Need and Our Community at Food Pantry
Gardening Fruits and Vegetables For Families In Need and Our Community
The ACS American Cancer Society Annual Community Event at Central Park SCV
Children Special Needs and Disabilities During Holiday Season
The Arthritis Foundation Annual Arthritis Walk Community Los Angeles
Ms. Nicky Dare Advocate To The Arthritis Foundation at Annual Arthritis Walk
Annual Meal Prep for Food Bank of Los Angeles iDARE volunteers
DHS Department Homeland Security US Coast Guard 3-day National Emergency Preparedness
Staying Prepared With Our LAFD Los Angeles Fire Department Thank You For All You Do!
Community Collaboration with Habitat For Humanity WE Build Phase 2 SCV
Community Mitigation Workshop on Earthquake Preparedness for SBDC Los Angeles
DHS Department Homeland Security US Coast Guard National Emergency Preparedness Training
Mayor Laurene West, City of Santa Clarita
supports and speaks at iDARE workshops
iDARE Annual Community Outreach Holiday Season at Town Centre Valencia
DHS Department Homeland Security National Emergency Preparedness LAFD For Civil Unrest
The Arthritis Foundation Annual Walk To Cure for Community Los Angeles
Habitat For Humanity WE Build with President and CEO Donna Deutchman and iDARE women
Holiday Meal Prep Giving To Local Families In Need and Our Community
Meal Prep Bags To Distribute To Families In Need and Our Community at Food Pantry
Gardening Fruits and Vegetables For Families In Need and Our Community
iDARE Annual EMDP Emergency Meal Disaster Preparedness with AFJ Fire Fighter Students
Holiday Giving Christmas For Families and Community
Holiday Giving Christmas For Families and Community
The Arthritis Foundation Annual Arthritis Walk Community Los Angeles
Annual Veterans Day at Veterans Plaza with VVA Women iDARE Volunteers
Annual ACS American Cancer Society Relay For Life Community Central Park SCV
Staying Prepared With Fire Fighters of City of Kenai Alaska During Swan Lake Fire 2019
Community Collaboration with Habitat For Humanity WE Build Phase 2 SCV
Community Emergency Preparedness Medical Triage and Flu Shots at College of Canyon
DHS Department Homeland Security 3-day National Emergency Preparedness Training
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Why Volunteer With Us?
Our volunteers are the heart and driving force to the success of our programs.
Become part of the integral point of our team in creating better planning communities of emergency preparedness. We constantly welcome individuals who want to make a difference and huge impacts together.
We look forward to see you and be part of our Team Volunteers.
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WHO WE ARE
ABOUT US
Our Mission
To live a sustainable life with integrity that embraces safety and disaster preparedness planning with adaptability, resilience, and empowerment through emergency management education.
We deeply appreciate and rely the generosity of corporate sponsors to help us grant more saving lives every year.
iDARE®, Inc., a registered non-profit 501(c)(3), is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and education purposes.
It is funded completely by public and private grants and donations.
Our team is comprised of results-oriented philanthropists, community leaders, and passionate social entrepreneurs seeking scalable solutions to major social challenges.
iDARE does not support nor work with individuals, groups, or organizations that believe in practice violence or practice discrimination (religious, ethnic, gender, economic backgrounds, etc.), nor that it supports specific political or religious parties and/or organizations that aim to serve a specific political or religious party or group.
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