The USGS seismologist will offer a pair of Hitchcock Lectures on campus Wednesday, Oct. 14 (“Imagining America Without Los Angeles,”), and Thursday, Oct. 15 (“The Challenges of Science Communication”).
Both free talks , sponsored by the Graduate Division, are set for 4:10 p.m. in Chevron Auditorium, International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the UC Berkeley campus will participate in the “Great California ShakeOut,” a statewide day of events designed to encourage Californians to prepare for major earthquakes and other emergencies.
At 10:15 a.m, campus warning sirens will sound. Members of the campus community are encouraged to practice sheltering under a desk and holding tight. Instructors and students in class need not participate in this exercise.
For the ShakeOut, the campus will practice other key aspects of emergency-response and evacuation procedures.
At Durant Hall, occupants will practice “drop, cover and hold on” at 10:15 a.m., then evacuate the building to test building emergency procedures, including departmental roll call.
Radio communication between campus building coordinators and emergency management area coordinators will also be tested.
A key component of the campus emergency response, this system is designed to strengthen the ability to effectively and efficiently facilitate a campuswide evacuation.
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A free emergency-preparedness mobile app — offering Berkeley-specific tips and guidance for earthquakes, power outages, and other situations — is available from the campus Office of Emergency Management.
Visit the OEM website for download instructions and other emergency-related resources.
Members of the campus community are also encouraged to sign up for WarnMe text alerts via the WarnMe website . Because text messages are the fastest way to receive notification in an emergency, it’s recommended that they be designated as one’s first alert priority.