NSHE Institutions to Participate in the 2026 Great Nevada ShakeOut
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is proud to announce that all NSHE institutions will participate in the annual Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 AM. This statewide earthquake drill is part of a broader international effort to promote earthquake readiness and safety.
Participating Institutions:
- 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
- Desert Research Institute
Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the United States, making earthquake preparedness crucial for the safety of all NSHE students, faculty, and staff. The ShakeOut drill provides an essential opportunity to practice life-saving actions in the event of an earthquake.
What to Expect During the Drill: At exactly 10:15 AM on October 15, NSHE colleges and universities will broadcast an earthquake alert through their campus-wide emergency communication systems. All participants will be instructed to immediately “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
How to Participate:
- DROP to the ground
- COVER your head and neck (and get under a sturdy desk or table if possible)
- HOLD ON until the shaking stops
- ADAPT if needed:
- 🦯 With a cane: Drop or sit on a chair or bed, cover your head, keep your cane nearby
- ♿ In a wheelchair: Lock your wheels, bend forward, and cover your head and neck
- 🚪 No cover available: Move next to an interior wall, crouch down, and protect your head and neck
How to Get Ready
- Make a Plan: Know evacuation routes, assembly points, and how you will reconnect with family and friends. Secure heavy furniture and items that could fall.
- Build a Kit: Stock up on essential items to get by for a few days on your own (Ready.gov kit guide)
- Stay Informed: Update your personal contact information in Workday, PeopleSoft, or Canvas. Download your campus safety app:
- UNR → SafePack
- UNLV → RebelSafe-Apple or RebelSAFE-Google Play
- NSU → State Safe
- WNC → WNCsafe
- TMCC → TMCC Mobile Safety
- CSN → MobileSAFETY-Apple or MobileSAFETY-Google Play
- GBC → GBC Campus Safety-Apple or GBC Campus Safety-Google Play
- DRI → download Safety Apps from adjacent institutions of higher education (UNR, UNLV, and TMCC)
Learn More:
https://www.shakeout.org/nevada
https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
