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OHSU Executive Vice President and Provost Elena Andresen, Ph.D., takes hold under a desk during an international earthquake preparedness drill on Thursday. OHSU took part in the Great ShakeOut drill, testing the emergency alert systems across campus. View and download photos from the event. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU Executive Vice President and Provost Elena Andresen, Ph.D. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU School of Medicine's Terri Schmidt, M.D., M.S., emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness during a press conference at OHSU on Thursday. Schmidt recently served as chief medical officer for the federal response to hurricanes Harvey in Texas, and Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C., who recently returned from supporting relief efforts in Puerto Rico, speaks during a press conference at OHSU. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Oregon State Senate President Peter Courtney takes cover under a desk, taking part in an international earthquake preparedness drill during a press conference held at OHSU, October 19, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)