An earthquake drill is one set of simulated emergency circumstances designed to test the ability of school members to make the most appropriate decisions to ensure their safety.

An article on Science News for Kids looks at earthquake testing conducted at UB and the impact it had on the wooden townhouse and its contents constructed specifically for the experiment. The article ...

Gov. Jay Inslee’s earthquake panel discussed gaps in the state’s preparedness last week, but the Legislature’s inaction reflects a 30-year pattern in Washington.

Chances are your kids participated in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m. Thursday morning while attending school. Now, they can teach you about seismic safety.

Jan. 31--ANTHONY-- Schools across Kansas routinely have fire drills and tornado drills. In Harper County, kids are also learning what to do during an earthquake. Besides stop, drop and roll for ...

Millions across the state participated in the ninth annual Great California ShakeOut for earthquake preparedness.

13-year-old credits earthquake drills with helping him escape collapsed school Citywide drills were held to mark the 32nd anniversary of a 1985 quake.

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Carl Junction students take part in an international drill aimed at dangers from below the earth’s surface. At 10:17 Thursday morning, these students at Carl Junction’s ...

School officials decided to have this surprise fire drill right after the earthquake drill because in a real life situation, that's exactly what could happen.

More than 19 million worldwide are set to participate Thursday in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.