Eight earthquakes in Idaho in last 30 days

Boise, IDAHO (CBS2) - There have been eight earthquakes in the last 30 days in Idaho with a magnitude 2.5 or higher.

All of them have been in the Sawtooth or Salmon River mountains in Central Idaho.

Idaho's Public Health Preparedness and Response Section Manager, Denise Kern, says most of Central Idaho's seismic activity consists of aftershocks following the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that shook the Stanley area on March 31st, 2020.

At 10:20am on Thursday, October 20th, the Great Idaho Shakeout is taking place.

There will be drills in some schools, museums and government offices.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare provides these tips to help prepare for an emergency.

Create a plan. Your plan should include how you’ll cover or obtain the five basic necessities, including: water, food, energy, shelter, and security.

Setting copies of important documents aside is another important piece of preparedness planning for families and individuals. Important documents include medication lists, marriage certificates, birth certificates, and medical insurance information.

In addition to collecting necessary basics, your plan should focus on the following:

The best way to get to safety (in your home and away from it)

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