Schools have many key roles during disasters, and when they are well prepared everyone benefits. Also, by holding their earthquake drills on the same day, they inspire the participation of many others.
The boxes below describe how schools and districts can plan for their drill, get prepared for earthquakes, and share what they are doing with others.
Not a school or district? |
Which schools are participating? |
Today:
Between now and October 18:
October 18, 2018, 10:18 a.m.:
There are many things that schools and school districts can do to evaluate and increase their earthquake preparedness before the ShakeOut.
Start by downloading a self-survey for your planning purposes to check your current level of preparedness and get ideas on how to better prepare your school or district for our next big quake.