 The newest enhancement to the My Shake app is a feature called HomeBase. The HomeBase feature allows users to set a default location where they can receive earthquake early warning alerts even if location services are temporarily down or turned off. For users who want to keep location services off due to privacy concerns or to extend battery life, you can still receive alerts now through the HomeBase feature. To activate the HomeBase function, users should update their My Shake app and navigate to the settings page where they will find an Add HomeBase Location button. For more on the My Shake app and earthquake preparedness, visit earthquake.ca.gov.