The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) successfully engaged more than 140,000students, faculty, and staff across its institutions during the 2024 Great Nevada ShakeOut on October 17, 2024. This highly coordinated drill reinforced earthquake preparedness and demonstrated the effectiveness of NSHE\u2019s emergency response systems, ensuring that campuses are better equipped to handle seismic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSafety is at the core of everything we do, and taking a system-wide approach to something like the Great Nevada ShakeOut helps to ensure our campuses are ready for any situation,\u201d said Chancellor Patricia Charlton<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m proud of the way our institutions came together to practice these life-saving procedures. It\u2019s a simple drill, but it could make all the difference in an actual emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSHE institutions activated their campus-wide emergency notification systems to quickly alert students, staff, and faculty at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the drill, participants practiced the \u201cDrop, Cover, and Hold On\u201d procedure, ensuring they know how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEarthquake preparedness is a big part of keeping our campuses safe, especially here in Nevada,\u201d said Amy J. Carvalho Chair of the Board of Regents<\/strong>. \u201cThis drill is just one way we\u2019re making sure our students, staff, and faculty are ready to respond in case of an emergency. We\u2019re proud to support this important initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Great Nevada ShakeOut is part of a broader international effort to raise awareness and improve earthquake preparedness. NSHE\u2019s participation not only helps prepare its campuses but also contributes to the overall safety of Nevada\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information on earthquake safety and preparedness, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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