The Great Shakeout

Ghia Simmons lies on the ground, simulating injuries during an earthquake, as members of USC’s Campus Emergency Response Team respond during a “dress rehearsal” of disaster response from a major earthquake.

Rick Shaw applies makeup to Kimberley Ayala to simulate injuries. USC observes the Great Shakeout every year, joining 21.5 million people worldwide in practicing disaster recovery.

Jim Sollenbarger is carried by members of USC’s Campus Emergency Response Team.

Jennifer Shin, left, lies on a bench simulating injuries one might sustain during an earthquake as students, faculty and staff at USC particpate in the Great Shakeout.