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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS FOR K-12 SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Duration: 30 to 45 min.

Objective: This course has been designed to help you understand earthquakes and how K-12 schools and school districts can prepare for this natural hazard. Learn about the impacts of earthquakes on schools and communities, including their cascading and secondary effects; how the five preparedness mission areas may be used to approach planning for earthquakes; and the creation of an Earthquake Annex and other relevant functional and hazard-specific annexes as a part of the school emergency operations plan (EOP). This course is recommended for members of core planning teams, as well as school, school district, and community partner personnel with a role and/or responsibility in school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness.

Module 1–Importance of Earthquake Preparedness
Module 2–A Comprehensive Approach to Earthquake Preparedness
Module 3–The Earthquake Annex
Module 4–Additional Relevant EOP Annexes

Note: You will be able to print a certificate only after all modules are completed.

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