A Moment to Act: ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning and School Safety
April 24, 2024 from 11:00am-12:30pm PT
Virtual Workshop via Zoom
The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System can detect earthquakes so quickly that alerts can be delivered to schools before they feel shaking. EEW technology can be integrated into school paging systems, phones, computers, and other communication systems to deliver pre-programmed alerts to students and teachers. By giving people time to protect themselves before dangerous shaking arrives, ShakeAlert can save lives.
Join earthquake scientists and educators from across the country to learn how school districts have used the ShakeAlert EEW System in their facilities. Topics will include:
How the ShakeAlert EEW System Works and Why It Matters
Case Studies from Schools in Washington, Oregon, and California
How to Integrate ShakeAlert Technology Into School Facilities
Earthquake Science Education Materials from ShakeAlert Partners
This workshop is targeted toward K-12 school administrators, science teachers, technology directors, facility directors, and safety directors, but other interested individuals are welcome to participate. We encourage both an administrator with decision-making authority and a technical implementer from each school district to attend (ex. a superintendent and a technology director).