Yesterday we took part in the National 'Shake Out' Drill.

At 9.30am yesterday, with the rest of New Zealand we sounded the alarm and our girls practised their Drop, Cover and Hold techniques.

Taking part in the New Zealand Shake Out was a great way for our school to learn the right actions to take before, during and after an earthquake.

Drop, Cover and Hold

Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target for falling and flying objects and protects your head, neck and vital organs.

• DROP down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.
• COVER your head and neck (or your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
• HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.

Do not run outside or you risk getting hit by falling masonry and glass.