Great ShakeOut – Public Outreach Event
Great ShakeOut
October 16, 2025
Event Details
Details coming soon!
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), University of Oregon Safety and Risk Services, and Museum of Natural and Cultural History.
Resources
Local resources for individual preparation and training:
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
City of Eugene Emergency Management
City of Eugene Preparedness Resources
City of Springfield Emergency Management
Lane County Emergency Management
Lane County Emergency Preparedness Training
EWEB Emergency Water Stations
EWEB Preparedness Resources
Emergency preparedness news and events: check your local neighborhood association and Whole Community News.
If you have any additional 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
