Great ShakeOut Panel – Public Outreach Event
Quake Questions Answered: Building our Community’s Resilience
October 17, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Event Details
Public panel event in support of the Great ShakeOut
October 17 is Great ShakeOut Day, when millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. This event aims to improve understanding of seismic hazard and resilience in our region, where earthquakes are rarely felt, but have the potential to occur with devastating consequences.
What: A free, public panel event to discuss what we know now, what we expect to learn, and what you can do to be prepared for the Big One here in the Pacific Northwest. Get your earthquake questions answered by expert seismologists, researchers and emergency managers (panel members listed below).
When: Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (refreshments provided)
Where: Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Event Sponsors: Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT), Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ), and University of Oregon Safety and Risk Services.
Submit a Question
Event admission is free. Venue capacity is limited and seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use the button below to submit a question for the panel in advance. Questions will be moderated and we cannot guarantee that your submission will be asked. Time will also be allocated for live questions on the night.
If you have accessibility needs or any logistical questions, please email: cascadiaquakes@uoregon.edu.
Expert Panel
Our panel comprises local researchers and emergency management practitioners who are invested in increasing earthquake resilience in the Pacific North West.
Dare Baldwin
Psychology Professor
University of Oregon
