Great ShakeOut
On 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2026, millions of people will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in The Great ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill ever!
Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work, or travel. The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared.
Why is a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill important? To respond quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.
UCR will be testing all Emergency Communication Channels, including the Emergency Notification System Texts, Campus Voicemails and more. The Office of Emergency Management will also be conducting drills across campus with Safety Partners. This is only a drill.
Seven Steps of Earthquake Safety
There are seven steps to earthquake safety, learn more about each step at https://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/
Prepare:
- Secure your Space
- Create an Emergency Plan
- Organize emergency supplies
- Organize important documents
- Survive and Recover:
- Drop, Cover and Hold on
- Evacuate if necessary and help others
- Reconnect and Restore daily life
Earthquake Resources
- American Red Cross SoCal Region | 24-hour emergency assistance: 855-891-7325
- Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC)
- What emergency supplies do I need for an earthquake? | Resources from USGS