Magpies aim to get 50,000 to shake it out

The Hawke's Bay Magpies demonstrate the way to "Drop, Cover and Hold". Photo / Supplied

The Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team has got behind New Zealand ShakeOut - our National earthquake drill.

So far 34,200 Hawke's Bay people have registered to "Drop, Cover and Hold" at 9.15am on October 15, but the goal is to get at least 50,000 locals taking part.

The Magpies, led by Captain Brendon O'Connor and All Black Israel Dagg, have fronted a video encouraging Hawke's Bay people to take part in the drill.

The Hawke's Bay Magpies demonstrate the way to "Drop, Cover and Hold". Photo / Supplied

Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group manager Ian Macdonald says ShakeOut is the perfect opportunity for families, schools, businesses and individuals to practise what they need to do in an earthquake.

-It's quick and easy to register and be part of ShakeOut. Just visit shakeout.govt.nz

-To see the Magpies' video, visit the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Facebook page.