The Great California Shakeout
What is UCR doing?
At 10:18 a.m., UCR will be using its annual test of the Campus Warning Siren to signal the start of the Drop, Cover, Hold on drill
Along with the Drop, Cover, Hold On drill, UCR will participate with other ShakeOut activities such as:
- An Earthquake Fair conducted by our Earth Sciences Department on October 18th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Bell Tower
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Also on October 18th, Building Evacuation Exercises will be conducted at several campus locations
For more information
- Learn how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On
- Play the Beat the Quake game
- Get advice from the California Emergency Management Agency advice for people who can’t Drop, Cover, and Hold On
- Get involved with the campus Earthquake Processes and Geophysics Group
- Take Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Remember, Don't Fight A Brick!


