DRU Demonstration Workshop Summary - Session 2
"To promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives from campuses across the county, the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network®, the University of Oregon, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst co-hosted two national, interactive, and virtual demonstration workshops in August 2024 for institutions of higher education (IHEs). This document details the findings and insights from the… (read more)
Resilience tested: A year and a half of 10,000 aftershocks
On the second day of teaching for 2011, the University of Canterbury (UC) faced the most significant crisis of its 138-year history. After being shaken severely by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on 4 September 2010, UC felt it was well along the pathway to getting back to ‘normal’. That all changed at 12:51pm on 22 February 2011, when Christchurch city was hit by an even more devastating event.
DRU Demonstration Workshop Summary - Session 1
To promote the exchange of ideas and perspectives from campuses across the county, the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network, the University of Oregon and the University of Massachusetts Amherst co-hosted two national interactive virtual national demonstration workshops in August 2024 for institutions of higher education (IHEs). This document details the findings and insights from the… (read more)
FEMA Continuity Guidance Circular
Hurricane risk perception drops after storms hit
Risk Communication: How to improve risk communication during a public health crisis
DRU Climate Resilience Roundtable White Paper
Wildfire smoke and athletic events: understanding public concerns, experiences, and preparedness
Action Guide for Emergency Management At Institutions of Higher Education
Review of the University of Arizona’s Safety and Security Environment
Significant risks facing higher education
Taking an enterprise approach to risk management
"As higher education continues to rapidly evolve, new risks will emerge, known risks will take new forms, and crises will inevitably unfold. Universities should accept that they will not have all the answers. Knowing they have taken steps to be more resilient in the face of risk, Boards, presidents, and the rest of the university community can be more confident as they embrace a challenging… (read more)
Mass Attacks Defense Toolkit
The Presidential Role in Disaster Planning and Response
SMU Active Threat Video
Shaken but not Stirred: A University's Resilience in the Face of Adversity. The 4th September 2010 Earthquake
Stanford University Wildfire Smoke Plan
Earthquake Safety Video Series
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (multiple languages)
Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions (English)
Protect Yourself During an Earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Earthquake Country Alliance documents, videos, and graphics for Seniors and People with Disabilities
ShakeOut Resources for Healthcare Organizations
ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Options for Government Agency Participation and Outreach
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Government Agencies and Facilities
ShakeOut Flyer for Museums, Libraries, Parks (etc)
ShakeOut Earthquake Drills Toolkit for Free-choice Learning Environments
ShakeOut Guidance, Coordination, and Resources for free-choice learning institutions
ShakeOut Guidelines and Participation Resources for IHEs
K-12 Schools Earthquake Drill Resources (English)
K-12 Schools Earthquake Drill Resources (Multiple Languages)
Resources to help you to become more disaster resilient
Earthquake Safety in Stores
ShakeOut Benefits to Participating Businesses
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (Multiple Languages)
Countdown to ShakeOut for Organizations (English)
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Non Profits and Other Organizations
ShakeOut Drill Manual for Businesses
Powerpoints for leading ShakeOut Drills
Powerpoints for leading online, in-person, or hybrid shakeout drills for grades K-4, grades 5-12, higher education, and all other organizations; plus a version in Spanish.
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety for College Students
College students should know what steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake at home, work, and school. This guide provides information on how to prepare before an earthquake, survive during and just after an earthquake, and recover after an earthquake.