The University of Oregon will participate in the annual Great Oregon ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, and is recommending all employees and students take part in the earthquake safety drill at 2:17 p.m. The event is designed to promote earthquake preparedness, an important issue in a region that faces the risk of a destructive Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and coastal tsunami, as well as periodic, less severe events. Earthquakes can happen anytime and almost anywhere, and most injuries are caused by falling or flying objects.
The University of Oregon Alerts Page, formerly known as the Alerts Blog, was recently updated to provide users quicker access to resources, safety tips, and trainings.
Users can reach the new Alerts Page using safety.uoregon.edu/alerts, which is part of the Safety and Risk Services website, or via alerts.uoregon.edu.
In addition, UO recently expanded access to SMS text alerts to anyone interested in receiving emergency information from the university. To sign up, text one of the campus codes below to 333111.
