All-Campus Earthquake Drill: October 16

On Thursday, October 16, at 10:16 a.m., students, faculty, and staff will receive an LC alert for the Great Oregon Shakeout earthquake drill. Lewis & Clark participates annually in the Great Oregon Shakeout, a day of earthquake preparedness observed by nations across the world. 

“The drill is designed to help familiarize yourself with earthquakes and how to be prepared,” Director of Emergency Management Kevin McVeigh said. “Focus on the basics, like what to do when you feel shaking and what important items to keep in your room or car.”

BEFORE THE SHAKEOUT DRILL

Students

• Log into WebAdvisor
• Select the “students” tab from the main menu.
• In the “User Account” section in the upper left, click on the first link, “User Profile (Self Service).”
• Review all of your contact information. Verify, update, or add your mobile phone number and personal email address.
• If you need to update your address or other contact information, please go to the relevant page:
• College of Arts & Sciences Change of Address Form
• Graduate School of Education & Counseling Change of Address Form
• Law School Change of Address Form

Employees

• Log into Workday
• Select “Personal Information” from the main menu.
• In the “Change” column on the left, click on the top button, “Contact Information.”
• Review all of your contact information.
• Click on the oval “edit” button on the top of the screen to change, update, or add information. Please be sure that your mobile phone number is accurate. Add your personal email address as an “additional email” if you wish to receive Lewis & Clark College emergency notifications from your personal email address

DURING THE SHAKEOUT DRILL

Lewis & Clark will send a test message via the campus emergency alert system on October 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

• You will receive the following message via text message and email that says:
  • Urgent LC Alert: This is a test of the Lewis & Clark emergency alert system. *** TEST MESSAGE ***
• If you do not receive a text message from Lewis & Clark, please verify that your cell phone is correctly added to the system using the previously stated instructions.

Everyone is encouraged to practice DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! for 30 seconds.

• Drop where you are, onto your hands and knees.
• Cover your head and neck with one arm and hand.
  • Then crawl underneath the table or desk for additional shelter.
  • Stay on your knees and bend forward to protect vital organs.
• Hold On to your shelter with one hand. Keep covering your head/neck with your other hand.

At 10:21 a.m., all Lewis & Clark community members will receive the following message:

• Urgent LC Alert: All clear. The safety drill is complete. Please take the 2025 Great Oregon ShakeOut Survey.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTUAL EARTHQUAKE

• Listen to official communications on what to do. You will be notified by Lewis & Clark and city and state officials via SMS text messages.
• Focus on keeping yourself safe. Your safety is your number one priority.
• Call or text 911 if you are in need of assistance, but understand there will be delays until emergency personnel are able to assist you.
• Remember… …when you feel shaking or receive an earthquake warning - DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON!
• If able, keep important persons (your parents, family, and friends) updated about your location and support needed. Please know that cell phone reception may be limited

Please visit L&C’s Emergency Management website for more information on Cascadia earthquake risk and how to prepare.