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Great ShakeOut – 10:17 a.m., October 17, 2024

Participate in the ShakeOut Drill

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About the Great ShakeOut

At 10:17 A.M. on October 17, all Bruins—whether on campus, working or studying from home—are asked to participate in the one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" drill as part of the Great ShakeOut opens a new window. The ShakeOut exercise brings awareness to earthquake safety and can help save lives. A link to the drill (in both English and Spanish) will be shared via a campus-wide BruinPost email on the week of October 14. A test of the BruinALERT emergency notification system will occur simultaneously at 10:17 a.m. on October 17. Thank you for your partnership; Resilient Bruins Prepare!

“With each exercise, Emergency Management has the opportunity to improve upon our preparedness and response. For drill participants, it gives a practical look at the experience of a real earthquake emergency. Thinking through an action plan in advance helps you stay calmer and more focused when the real thing occurs."

— Lisa Martin, director, UCLA Office of Emergency Management 

Update your BruinALERT Contact Information

Bruins are also encouraged to verify and update their BruinALERT contact information prior to the October 17 ShakeOut.

Get the Bruin Safe App

Bruins are also download the Bruins Safe App to be better prepared for emergencies, found via the Apple Store opens a new window and Google Play opens a new window.

Additional Resources

Get the MyShake App

To prepare for the the Great ShakeOut on October 17 download MyShake, a global earthquake early-warning alert app, via the Apple Store opens a new window or Google Play opens a new window.