Great Shakeout Earthquake Emergency Drill - October 17, 2024
Dear EMCSD Community,
We want to remind everyone about an important event that all of our schools and offices will participate in on October 17th at approximately 9:00am. We will participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Emergency Drill, an annual initiative to raise awareness for earthquake safety and preparedness.
Reminder: this is only a drill. It allows us to test our emergency response procedures and practice earthquake safety. Earthquakes are common in Southern California, and we must be prepared in the event of a large earthquake during the school day. These drills are excellent opportunities for students to learn and practice emergency safety procedures. The Great ShakeOut allows us to better equip our students, staff, and schools when responding to earthquakes and other natural disasters.
During the drill, students and staff will be asked to:
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"Drop, Cover, and Hold On" to simulate protective actions during an earthquake.
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Evacuate to designated safe areas if necessary.
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Practice our schools' and offices' emergency communication and accountability procedures.
Being prepared does not just start and end at school. We encourage you to discuss earthquake preparedness at home with your child and loved ones. You can even work together to create your own emergency plan. For more information on earthquake preparedness and safety, please visit the Great ShakeOut website at www.shakeout.org. We have also provided tools and tips below for your reference.
Thank you for your partnership in making El Monte City School District a safer community,
Dr. Maribel Garcia
Superintendent
6 Tips for Earthquake Preparedness