October 16, 2019

TODAY (10/17) @ 10:17 am: The Great Shake Out earthquake drill

Where will you be (or were you) TODAY, Thursday, October 17th at 10:17 am?  Hopefully, safety tucked away under a desk or sturdy table, practicing your “DROP, COVER & HOLD ON” skills.  For the 4rd year in a row, on a building-by-building voluntary basis, thousands of UW students, faculty and staff will once again be participating in the nationwide Great Shake Out drill to educate the public on our earthquake threat and provide tools, skills and resources on how everyone (individuals, families, employees, students….) can be prepared for the day when the “BIG ONE” strikes.  As we all know, it is not a matter of IF but WHEN.  For more information on how to not only survive an earthquake, but also detailed preparedness steps you cant take right now, check out the UW’s earthquake resources page.  So, join over 65 million other people globally who will be also be getting ready on 10/17/19.  Will you be one of them?!