On 27th October at 9.30am, we participated in the National Earthquake Drill.

Our students learnt why Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take in an earthquake.

 The advice can be summarised as:
▪ If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in New Zealand you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops.
▪ Not all people may be able to easily drop. If you are unable to drop the best action is to stop moving and brace yourself against a wall or furniture.
▪ If you are outside, move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold. Stay there until the shaking stops.
▪ If you are driving, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged.

Please reinforce these actions with your children  - how they should respond in case of an earthquake.