Great ShakeOut – Public Outreach Event
The Great Oregon ShakeOut
October 15, 2026
About
On October 15, 2026, the University of Oregon joins millions of others across the world to participate in ShakeOut, an annual earthquake awareness drill. Participants practice how to protect themselves during an earthquake – the researched three steps of “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” should be performed as soon as shaking is felt or you receive an earthquake early warning alert.
A cross-collaborative team consisting of University of Oregon’s Safety and Risk Services (UOSRS), CRESCENT, the Oregon Hazards Lab, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, and the Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience have partnered to bring resources and learning opportunities to students, faculty, staff, and community.
Resources
The Great Oregon ShakeOut is an important reminder of the high earthquake risk in the Pacific Northwest. Individuals and communities can take stock, train, and build resilience. Taking steps to get prepared will ensure that you get warnings when a disaster occurs, stay safe while it unfolds, and have access to necessities and communication with loved ones after it ends. Check out these resources to learn more about earthquake preparedness tips.
Additional local and state resources:
- 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
- Lane County Emergency Management Events and Activities
- EWEB Emergency Water Stations
- EWEB Preparedness Resources
Events
CRESCENT Public Outreach Events (September – October)
Cascadia subduction zone earthquake – the science and how to prepare
Where: Eugene Family YMCA
When: Events span from mid-September through the end of October
What to expect: Join CRESCENT, the University of Oregon’s Earth Sciences, and EWEB for a series of presentations on the science of the Cascadia Subduction Zone and how to prepare for the “Big One.”
Preparedness Workshop
Where: TBD
When: TBD
What to expect: TBD
Thursday, October 15
UO Alert Delivery
When: 10:15 AM
What: University of Oregon Safety & Risk Services will send a UO Alert at 10:15 AM reminding everyone to participate in the ShakeOut drill. The UO Alerts system provides emergency-related information to the campus community. To sign-up, text the relevant UO campus code (UOEUG, UOPDX, or UOOIMB) to 333111.
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.
