Part of the work of the Jones Center is creating and responding to media opportunities, both traditional and online. Dr. Jones engaged with over 156,700 Twitter followers in 2020, sharing the strategically crafted Center posts with her followers to help them understand the science of disasters and surrounding data and facts. In addition to her other speaking engagements, Dr. Jones speaks with audiences on behalf of the Jones Center to further its objectives. Selected recent highlights include:
- Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2020 “Opinion: What earthquakes can teach us about the coronavirus pandemic”
- Los Angeles Times, June 27, 2020: “Who doesn’t trust Lucy Jones in a crisis? Here’s what she has to say about the coronavirus pandemic”
- The Washington Post, August 13, 2020: “Opinion: A San Andreas earthquake is unlikely now. But we should still plan to prevent catastrophe.”
- FOX 11, October 20, 2020: “Dr. Lucy Jones discusses importance of science education in the age of COVID “
- The Washington Post, November 24, 2020: “Opinion: Don’t trust your gut. The covid risk is greater than ever”
- Los Angeles Times, June 12th, 2021: “Earthquake preparedness tips from Lucy Jones”
- Spectrum News 1, September 9, 2019, Updated July 5, 2021: “‘Earthquake Lady’ Dr. Lucy Jones reveals what keeps her up at night, and it’s not earthquakes”
- Los Angeles Times, June 24th, 2021: “Five takeaways from our expert panel on earthquake preparedness and resilience”
- SINC, August 18, 2021: “Las teorías de la conspiración…”