WHAT: Students across Bassett Unified School District schools will “Drop, Cover, and Hold!” and follow safety drills as part of the annual Great ShakeOut, a statewide initiative that reminds Californians to be prepared in the event of an earthquake.

Leading up to the drill, administrators will reinforce earthquake drill procedures with students, including finding appropriate cover to prevent objects from injuring them, where to go for safety and where to find first aid kits in the classroom.

WHEN: 10:20 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20

WHERE:

  • Don Julian Elementary School, 13855 Don Julian Road, La Puente
  • Sunkist Elementary School, 935 Mayland Ave., La Puente
  • Van Wig Elementary School, 1151 Van Wig Ave., Bassett
  • Torch Middle School, 751 Vineland Ave., City of Industry
  • Edgewood Academy, 14135 Fairgrove Ave., La Puente
  • Bassett High School, 755 Ardilla Ave., La Puente

MEDIA: For event information, call Nancy Yeang at (909) 324-0345