“Evacuation” explained in 4 pictures

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Help young children understand that during an earthquake, fire, or similar emergency, they should move calmly to a safe place

Evacuation means going to a safe place.
During an earthquake or fire, we move away from dangerous places.
We listen carefully to our teacher or family.

💬 What Is Evacuation?

Evacuation means going to a safe place. During an earthquake or fire, we move away from dangerous places. We listen carefully to our teacher or family.

🤔 What do we call going to a safe place?

When you hear the signal, be quiet.
Listen to your teacher or family.
Watch carefully to see where to go, then move.

💬 Listen for the Signal

When you hear the signal, be quiet. Listen to your teacher or family. Watch carefully to see where to go, then move.

🤔 When you hear the signal, what should you do first?

Protect your head and walk.
Do not run.
Do not push.
Walk near your teacher or family.

💬 Protect Your Head and Walk

Protect your head and walk. Do not run. Do not push. Walk near your teacher or family.

🤔 When evacuating, is it okay to run?

When you arrive at a safe place, sit and wait.
Do not go back on your own.
Stay with your teacher or family.
Wait until an adult says it is okay.

💬 Wait in a Safe Place

When you arrive at a safe place, sit and wait. Do not go back on your own. Stay with your teacher or family. Wait until an adult says it is okay.

🤔 After arriving at a safe place, is it okay to go back alone?