Revised 08/05
Earthquake Drill Procedures
Instructions will be given to all students at the beginning of school on procedures
to follow during an earthquake.
� Students and staff remain wher e they are. Crouch below their desks.
Students should be moved away from windows and outside walls toward
inner walls and doorways.
� Students and staff outside buildings at the beginning of an earthquake
should immediately get as far away as possible from buildings and other
elevated objects.
Procedures for Drill
� Teacher says �drop,� students take cover under nearest available desk or
table and remain in squatted position with hands folded over neck until the
teacher says �all clear.� If students are not able to get under a desk or
table, they should crouch to below the level of desks or tables and use one
arm to protect and hold their head and neck, and the other to hold the
middle of their back.
� Wait for direction to evacuate the bui lding. Direction will come from the
office. Evacuate through the back door to your classroom. All classes will
line up under the covered play area.
� Take students to designated area. Take emergency clipboard.