Earthquake Preparedness Set for PCSC

Over 476,000 students in Indiana, including Plymouth, are registered to participate in the first ever Central United States ShakeOut earthquake drill. This drill will be the largest earthquake preparedness drill ever in central U.S. history and will be held at 10:15 a.m. (EST) on April 19, 2011.

This drill is a result of partnership from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Geological Survey, the Indiana Department of Education, and safety officials from eleven other states.

The basic drill would include drop, cover and hold on, which is a quake-safe action designed to protect lives and prevent injuries from falling furniture and falling objects that can become projectiles during ground shaking. Teachers and students would then evacuate the building according to their preparedness plan.

Plymouth is prepared to participate in this drill as we believe safety for our students is very important.