Today our students and staff practiced how they would respond in the event of an Earthquake.  There is no "alarm" for an earthquake, we just feel that it is happening and respond the way we have practiced (I just announced it today).  Students get under a desk or table, protecting their heads.  Teachers open doors and do the same.  If outside, students move away from buildings or any structures that might fall down.  Following a real earthquake, the fire alarm would sound so that everyone would leave the classroom while emergency personnel checked to make sure the rooms were safe.  Ask your child how the drill went today, and consider having a conversation about what your family would do if there were an earthquake at home!