The Redwood City School District ?RCSD, for its acronym in English? pointed out that so far no immediate damage has been reported in the schools in the area after the earthquake registered this Tuesday at 11:42 a.m. in Seven Trees, near San José, of magnitude 5.1, which was felt throughout the area of the Bay.
This was stated by Superintendent John Baker, who explained that at the time of the seismic movement some students were in class and others were at lunch or on the patio, while part of the District Office staff participated in meetings.
"Those who felt the tremor proceeded to drop to the ground, take cover and wait, evacuating buildings throughout the District and heading to previously designated security areas," he stressed in a statement.
In turn, he pointed out that the maintenance staff followed the process to check each of the school facilities and gave the go-ahead to each school principal.
Finally, he reported that teaching and learning continued as normal throughout the afternoon.
Last Thursday, October 20, RCSD participated in the Great California Shakeout, held to practice earthquake safety.
"The safety of our students and staff is our top priority and I appreciate your participation in our annual safety drills that prepare us for days like today," Baker said.
For its part, the California Geological Survey noted in a tweet that “additional tremors can be expected from aftershocks in the region. We continue to monitor this region."
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