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Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m.

UW Emergency Management invites UW students, faculty, and staff to participate in the 2026 Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15. Wherever you are, we encourage you to practice the action that can help protect you during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.

  • Drop to your hands and knees so the shaking does not knock you down.
  • Cover your head and neck and, if possible, get beneath a sturdy table or desk.
  • Hold On until the shaking stops, staying with your shelter if it moves.

If no sturdy table is nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and move away from windows, glass, and objects that could fall. Think about how you would respond in different situations such as being in bed, driving, in a crowded space, or somewhere without a sturdy table. Watch the to learn what to do during an earthquake. If you have mobility concerns, check out the .

Get drill details, links to promotional materials and more.

Previous Drills

UW Alert active threat communications drill – Jan. 22, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

UPDATE: by Jan. 30 to share your feedback about the drill. The survey is anonymous unless you provide your email for a response to comments or questions.

UW鈥檚 Seattle campus will run a test of the UW Alert system on Jan. 22, 1:22 p.m. in order to highlight for students, faculty and staff how they would be informed (and what to do) in the event of an active shooter attack on the campus.

The test will include a UW Alert message sent via text and email as well as a test of the UW’s outdoor alert system (the blue towers located around campus). The message will clearly read TEST and include prompts for what actions to take during an actual emergency 鈥� run, hide, fight 鈥� and where to get additional information. The test will not include any simulations out around campus 鈥� no gunshots, sirens or simulated victims.

The experience will be similar to the UW Alert Great ShakeOut test that was conducted on Oct. 16. In Seattle, the drill is scheduled for Jan. 22. At UW Tacoma, the active threat drill is on April 16. UW Bothell’s drill is scheduled for April 14.

We know headlines and drills can be stressful for some. The test is an important step in being ready for something we hope never happens.

Get ready for the test

Before the test, please take some time to prepare:

  • Make sure you鈥檒l receive critical safety information
    Sign up now for UW Alert text messages and email. You can list up to three cell numbers and five email addresses. If you鈥檝e already signed up, make sure your contact information is current and that you鈥檝e selected a campus for text messages (after you鈥檝e logged into UW Alert, look for Groups in the top right corner). Want extra credit? Bookmark the , which is where additional info is posted during real emergencies.
  • Learn what to do before, during and after an active threat attack
    Check out the .
  • Know how to get support
    We understand that recent headlines and drills like this can be stressful for some. Support is available.
    : Mental health care for currently enrolled students.
    : Available 24/7 for students. Call 206-616-7777 to talk with a licensed mental health counselor.
    SafeCampus: If you or others experience concerning behaviors, call SafeCampus, no matter where you work or study, at 206-685-7233. All calls are private. You can remain anonymous.
    UW Employees: Learn about the .

Resources

Great ShakeOut earthquake drill