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 ...

YELM, Wash. — On the count of three, a scrum of sixth-graders flung themselves in the air, landing with a thud that vibrated the ground under their feet.

Schools should have three days of food and water, search and rescue materials, triage and first-aid supplies and sanitation supplies on hand, including shovels, flashlights and batteries.

5. Earthquakes Are Not Affected By Weather – Lots of kids who live in cold places look forward to blizzards and huge snow storms because they know school will be closed when the snow starts falling.

The Fire & Earthquake Safety Expo, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Healdsburg Community Center, will feature dozens of local first responders and exhibitors.

This morning's earthquake was a shock for everyone. But for kids, it can be even more scary and confusing — so we asked a child psychologist for their advice on talking your child through it.