Fire Drills : Fire Drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important safety precaution. It is essential that when the signal for a fire drill is given that everyone obeys orders promptly and clears the building by the prescribed route as quickly as possible with little noise. All doors and windows should be closed and lights turned off. The teacher in each classroom will give you instructions relevant to evacuation procedures.

Tornado Drills : The tornado warning signal is several short bursts on the school bell. If the power is off, a hand bell or megaphone siren will be used along with a natural voice announcement to take cover. Go at once to your assigned place and be ready to listen and follow all directions given immediately. Listening and following directions could save your life!

Earthquake : At the first sign of ground shaking, the teacher will give the command to “DROP AND COVER!” Quickly move away from windows, shelves, or heavy objects. Students and teacher will immediately take cover under desks or tables and TURN AWAY from windows. If there is no desk or table, kneel near an inside wall or corner. Bend knees, cover your head with your elbows, and clasp your hands firmly behind your neck. If outside, move to an open space, away from buildings and overhead power lines. Lie down or crouch low to the ground. Look around to be aware of dangers that may demand movement. Remain in a sheltered position for at least 60 seconds after the ground stops shaking. Students are to listen and follow teacher directions. Sixty seconds following an earthquake, if no command is given from the office; teachers will evacuate students to a pre­arranged site.