On October 15, 2009 our school will participate in the Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in U.S. History. At 10:15 a.m., your child will drop to the ground, take cover under a table or desk, and hold on, along with millions of Californians.  This is the chance for us all to practice what to do so we are safe when it happens.

As a participant in the ShakeOut, we will be holding a school-wide earthquake drill.  Everyone will practice how to drop, cover and hold on, and teachers will discuss the importance of earthquake preparedness with our students.

The City’s Outdoor Public Warning System Sirens will be activated as part of the statewide Drop, Cover and Hold earthquake drill on October 15, 2009 at 10:15 am. 
 
 The sirens will be sounded, followed by a voice message
indicating that it is a test.  This is the first time the City is utilizing
the system citywide at a time other than the regular Tuesday noon weekly
test.

Earthquake preparedness is a responsibility of all Californians and we encourage you to also discuss earthquake readiness with your child and others at home, to take steps to get prepared, and to participate in the ShakeOut. To date, more than 280,000 people in San
Francisco have registered to participate in the drill, and more than 6.4
million have registered statewide.

Earthquake Preparedness Websites
http://www.shakeout.org
http://www.daretoprepare.org
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/roots/seven_steps.html
http://www.teamsafe-t.org
http://www.espfocus.org
https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/
http://www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/index.html