NSHE Institutions to Participate in the 2024 Great Nevada ShakeOut
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is proud to announce that all eight of its institutions will participate in the annual Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:17 AM. This statewide earthquake drill is part of a broader international effort to promote earthquake readiness and safety.
Participating Institutions:
- University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
- Nevada State University (NSU)
- College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
- Great Basin College (GBC)
- Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
- Western Nevada College (WNC)
- Desert Research Institute (DRI)
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 10:17 AM on October 17, NSHE institutions 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 (before the earthquake drops you).
- COVER your head and neck with your arms and, if possible, take shelter under a sturdy desk or table.
- HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
If no shelter is nearby, move next to an interior wall, crouch, and cover your head and neck with your hands.
NSHE encourages everyone in the community to join in this drill—whether on campus or at home—to enhance personal and organizational earthquake preparedness.
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