Drop, Cover, Hold

What

Drop, Cover, Hold

When

5/23/2025, 11:00 AM – 11:09 AM

Where

Schoolwide

Drop/Cover/Hold On (Earthquake) 

This action provides maximum protection during an earthquake or other emergency where the risk of flying or falling debris is present. There is typically no advance warning or signal given. During earthquake drills, teachers should supervise students and be alert to the position of each student during the entire drill.Signal: The signal for the drill is the following PA announcement: 

"Your attention please. This is a drill. As you are aware, we are experiencing some seismic activity. For everyone’s protection, all students should follow drop, cover, and hold on procedures, which means you should be in a protected position under a table or desk, away from windows and anything that could fall and hurt you. Hold this position until the shaking stops or you are given further instructions. This is a drill." 

Indoor Earthquake Procedures: 

1. Drop to the knees, facing away from windows. 

2. Get under desks or tables and hold on to the furniture where possible. 

3. Fold body onto floor with arms close to knees. 

4. Place head as far as is possible between knees and grasp the furniture legs. 

5. Stay in this position until shaking stops.