SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP -- When you think of earthquakes in this country, you probably think of California. But on Thursday, students in the East Stroudsburg Area School District practiced what they ...

This week, nearly 3 million people across 11 states are gearing up for the Great Central U.S. Shakeout, a massive earthquake drill to commemorate the 200th anniversary later this year of a series ...

The U.S. Geological Survey, via Earthquake Track, reported 191 earthquakes above a 1.5 magnitude in the past 30 days in Oklahoma, but schools haven’t implemented earthquake drills.

Organizers said more than 24 million people took part in the drill worldwide. Schools and businesses were encouraged to participate, and training/drill materials were available on the event's website.

The Great Shake-Out also serves as a reminder to prepare for an earthquake before it strikes. This involves having essential supplies and a well-thought-out plan in place.

Hall plans to discuss the drill issue specifically and other aspects of earthquake safety at the annual Oregon School Board Association conference in Portland next month.

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 ...

MARINA — Millions of Californians, including most schools in Monterey County, took part in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill Thursday on the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta e… ...

(This being 2016, those drills involve more than just fires and earthquakes: Schools also hold “lock down” drills where they learn what to do in case an armed intruder is on campus.) ...

With the annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming on Thursday, now’s a good time to ask yourself: “How’s that whole emergency preparedness thing going?” Are you feeling twinges of ...

The annual Great California ShakeOut aims to improve earthquake preparedness, and this year, a new early warning system was tested at Los Angeles City Hall as part of the drill.

October 17-23 is Earthquake Preparedness Week. As a part of the awareness effort, public schools across South Carolina practiced how to stay safe during an earthquake.