Today we took part in the Nationwide Earthquake Drill.....

If we had an earthquake at school would go under our tables and hold on.
We would stay calm and quiet so we can hear the teacher.
We would wait until our teacher told us it was safe to get up.

What would you do at home?

BE PREPARED......

Before

• Practice your earthquake drill: DROP, COVER AND HOLD.
• Talk with your family and prepare an emergency plan.
• Identify safe places close to you at home or school.
• Get your parents to 'Fix, Fasten and Forget' items at home.

During

• DROP, COVER AND HOLD.
• Stay where you are until the shaking stops.
• If inside remain inside, if outside stay outside.
• Do not attempt to run outside.

After

• Listen to and follow all instructions from adults or the radio.
• Stay calm.
• If you can, help others who may need it.
• Watch out for possible dangers or hazards.
• Remember there may be some aftershocks.
• Remember your prepared action plan and follow it if it is safe to do so.