Dear Parents,

We would like to inform you that St. Serra will be participating in The Great California ShakeOut 2023. 

When? Thursday, October 19 at 10:19 a.m.

With? Millions of other Californians

Why? To prepare our students in the event there is a real earthquake. The goals of drills throughout the school year are to improve our ability to protect students, staff, and visitors on campus. These practice drills allow us to evaluate our emergency operation plans and improve our response skills.

How long will the drill take? The drill will last approximately 15-20 minutes. Students and staff will first participate in a Drop, Cover and Hold Drill then proceed outside for an Evacuation Drill.

What do parents need to do? We do not need parents to participate in the drill here on campus. You may choose to talk to your child about the drill before and/or after to get a sense of what they are feeling. We also encourage parents to participate in the Great California ShakeOut at home or in your place of business.

Want more information? Visit the additional resources:

https://www.shakeout.org/california/

https://www.earthquakecountry.org/daretoprepare/

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/earthquake.html

Sincerely,

St. Serra Administration