Core Drills – Common Natural Disasters for Schools

Prepare Your School for Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Shelter-in-Place Emergencies

Natural disasters can strike without warning, and schools must be ready to respond immediately. The Core Drills – Common Natural Disasters Guide provides structured training exercises to help staff and students prepare for earthquakes, tornadoes, and shelter-in-place situations. This guide ensures your school can effectively conduct drills, reinforce safety protocols, and respond with confidence in an actual emergency.

What’s Included?

✅ Earthquake Drill – Train students and staff on safe drop, cover, and hold procedures.
✅ Tornado Drill – Ensure swift movement to designated safe zones and protect against severe storms.
✅ Shelter-in-Place Drill – Learn how to secure your building for hazardous material exposure or extreme weather.

Why This Guide?

✔ Enhances Emergency Preparedness – Ensures schools have a well-practiced plan for natural disasters.
✔ Supports Compliance – Aligns with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and national school safety drill requirements.
✔ Improves Response Coordination – Helps staff and students react calmly and efficiently during high-stress events.
✔ Adaptable for All Schools – Includes considerations for different age groups, special needs accommodations, and after-school activities.

🔹 Be ready before disaster strikes—start training your school today!

Written by

Cody Martin

Cody brings over 20 years of federal law enforcement, training, and physical security expertise. He has advised and trained more than 20 Fortune 500 firms, along with schools, churches, government agencies, and private individuals across the country. As a federal agent, Cody served as Threat Management Coordinator for a three-state division, Officer Survival Subject Matter Expert at National Headquarters, and developed the agency's national Improvised Explosive Device Recognition and Response program from the ground up. He led threat management training across four states and served on a presidential protection detail. Cody holds a BS and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Notable work includes creating and delivering the national IED Recognition and Response training program for a federal law enforcement agency, serving as Officer Survival and Firearms Subject Matter Expert at National Headquarters, Threat Management Coordinator overseeing instructors across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, serving on a presidential protection detail, conducting risk assessments and security plans for Fortune 500 companies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and publishing in RECOIL OFFGRID, RECOIL CONCEALMENT, and SKILLSET on situational awareness, EDC, and concealed carry.