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\u2019s emergency response systems, ensuring that campuses are better equipped to handle seismic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPreparation 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,\u201d said Byron Brooks, chair of the Board of Regents<\/strong>. \u201cWe are proud to support this effort and remain committed to the safety of everyone on our campuses.\u201d<\/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 \u201cThe ShakeOut is about more than a single drill; it\u2019s about building habits that save lives,\u201d said Matt McNair, chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m proud of how our institutions coordinated across the state to make this year\u2019s exercise a success.\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\n