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Safe School Plan ContinuedAppendix A: Earthquake Emergency Procedure SystemAR 300.61Page 1 of 4EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE SYSTEMAdministrative RegulationAn earthquake emergency procedure system shall be established in every school building having anoccupant capacity of 50 or more students, or more than one classroom (Education Code Section 32282).Earthquake emergency procedures shall be incorporated into the comprehensive safety plan. Theprocedures shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following (Education Code Section 32282):1. A school building disaster plan, ready for implementation at any time, for maintaining thesafety and care of students and staff;2. A drop procedure whereby each student and staff member takes cover under a table or desk,dropping to his/her knees, with the head protected by the arms and the back to the windows;3. Protective measures to be taken before, during, and following an earthquake; and4. A program to ensure that students and certificated and classified staff are aware of andproperly trained in the earthquake emergency procedure system.(cf. BP 300.44 - School Safety Plan)(cf. BP 300.9 - Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan)The Superintendent or designee may work with the California Office of Emergency Services andthe Seismic Safety Commission to develop and establish the earthquake emergency procedures(Education Code Section 32282).Earthquake emergency procedures shall identify and address potential earthquake hazards inclassrooms and other district facilities. Equipment and furniture, such as bookshelves, cabinets,computers, and laboratory equipment, shall be secured to the extent possible, and heavy objectsmoved from high shelves, in order to minimize hazards in the event of an earthquake.Earthquake emergency procedures also shall outline roles and responsibilities of students and staffduring and after an earthquake.Earthquake EducationStudents shall be informed of the dangers to expect in an earthquake and procedures to befollowed. Students shall be instructed to remain silent and follow directions given by teachers orother staff in such an emergency.86