Nevada System of Higher Education Engages Over 145,000 in Statewide Earthquake Drill During 2025 Great Nevada ShakeOut
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) successfully engaged more than 145,000students, faculty, and staff across its institutions during the 2025 Great Nevada ShakeOut. This highly coordinated drill reinforced earthquake preparedness and demonstrated the effectiveness of NSHE’s emergency response systems, ensuring that campuses are better equipped to handle seismic events.
“Preparation for seismic activity is essential, and the Great Nevada ShakeOut is an opportunity for our students, faculty, and staff to practice building habits that can save lives,” said Byron Brooks, chair of the Board of Regents. “We are proud to support this effort and remain committed to the safety of everyone on our campuses.”
NSHE institutions activated their campus-wide emergency notification systems to quickly alert students, staff, and faculty at:
- University of Nevada, Reno
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Nevada State University
- College of Southern Nevada
- Great Basin College
- Truckee Meadows Community College
- Western Nevada College
- DRI
During the drill, participants practiced the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” procedure, ensuring they know how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.
“The ShakeOut is about more than a single drill; it’s about building habits that save lives,” said Matt McNair, chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. “I’m proud of how our institutions coordinated across the state to make this year’s exercise a success.”
The Great Nevada ShakeOut is part of a broader international effort to raise awareness and improve earthquake preparedness. NSHE’s participation not only helps prepare its campuses but also contributes to the overall safety of Nevada’s communities.
For more details on the Great Nevada ShakeOut and information on earthquake safety, preparedness tips, and resources, please visit https://www.shakeout.org/nevada.
