USC Safety & Emergency Preparedness

10/14/2024

08/26/2023

Game Day operations are in full swing. Fight On!

10/18/2022

This Thursday at 10:20am join millions of people in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Drop, Cover & Hold-On to simulate a 7.8 earthquake.

10/20/2021

Tomorrow join fellow Trojans for the Great ShakeOut at 10:21am. Drop, Cover & Hold-On to simulate a major earthquake. Get prepared!

ShakeOut The University of Southern California has participated in the Great California ShakeOut since it first began in 2008. The annual earthquake drill is the largest disaster drill in U.S. history. All staff, faculty ands students are encouraged to participate in this university wide Drop, Cover...

10/14/2021

Next Thursday (10/21) people from around the world will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join us for this important earthquake drill.

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

10/12/2021

Join us for the Great ShakeOut on 10/21/21 at 10:21am. Visit

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

10/08/2021

Join us for the Great ShakeOut on 10/21 @ 10:21am at all USC campuses, classrooms, dorms, offices and venues. Practice Drop, Cover & Hold-On.

10/07/2021

Join us for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on 10/21/21 at 10:21am. Practice Drop, Cover & Hold-on. Visit shakeout.org or if you will be on campus, learn more about drill activities at USC, https://fsep.usc.edu/shakeout/

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

10/05/2021

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