Earthquake and Structural Collapse Drill Protocol for Preschools

Training young children to execute passive defensive postures instantly:

• Drop to hands and knees: Instantly lower center of gravity to avoid being knocked down by ground shaking.
• Cover head and neck: Crawl beneath sturdy wooden desks, protecting the cervical spine and skull.
• Hold On: Grip the table legs firmly with one hand while covering the nape of the neck with the other until shaking halts.

Disciplined building evacuation procedures:

• Do not evacuate during active shaking: Await the all-clear evacuation siren indicating primary tremors have subsided.
• Single-file orderly movement: Enforce 'No pushing, no running, no returning for belongings'.
• Shield heads continuously: Children use sleeping pillows, binders, or soft cushions over their heads during egress.
• Stairs only: Elevators are strictly prohibited due to imminent power failure and entrapment hazards.

Immediate actions upon reaching safe assembly zones:

• Instant roll call using emergency classroom roster clips carried by primary educators.
• Report any unaccounted children immediately to the designated Search & Rescue Incident Commander.
• Establish field triage posts: Administer immediate hemorrhage compression and limb splinting.