Whether you're a California native or just spending a few years in this seismically active state, you've likely thought about "The Big One" — the massive earthquake Californians say is long overdue. But what if it does happen? How prepared is Chapman University to keep its community safe in the face of such a disaster? The Panther talked to Megan Murphy, Chapman’s former emergency manager since this fall, and asked her what an emergency response at the university would look like within the first 24 hours following a major earthquake. “For a major earthquake public safety is going to play a part in doing what's called windshield surveys. They're going to drive around the campus and gain information about the physical damage done to our different structures,” explained Murphy. “If they see a building collapse, they know that one needs immediate attention and the people inside are likely to be injured versus buildings that are completely intact.”