Parents and guardians might be hesitant to bring up something scary like an earthquake, especially with younger children, said Laura Montoya, owner of the Dandelion School in Brentwood. But, she ...

Practice earthquake drills. Once you’ve created your earthquake evacuation plan and talked with your children about it, it’s time to practice. Practicing earthquake drills will help children ...

Know the school’s emergency plan, and keep your kids’ emergency release cards up to date. Designate a person outside your area (at least 100 miles away) as a message contact .

Recent earthquakes such as the 7.9 magnitude 2008 Sichuan Earthquake and the 7.6 magnitude 2005 Kashmir Earthquake demonstrate that many communities do not have earthquake-resistant schools.

On March 31, 2025, a woman with two small children poses for a photograph with a box of UNICEF hygiene kits distributed to earthquake survivors in the Sagaing region of Myanmar.