Safety for at Home Learners Fire, Earthquake, Lockdown and other emergencies can happen at any time or place. Just because a student is learning from a home environment doesn't mean they are free from danger. Emergency preparedness helps students and families be ready and act in ways which will give the best chances of survival during and emergency.  Emergency Preparedness  Students and families need to be prepared and know how to handle and respond to emergency situations.  Families should prepare and practice for the following: Fire Drills - 6 times per year Earthquake Drills - 3 times per year Lockdown Drills - 2 times per year ​ Other emergency situations (determined by location e.g. forest fire, flooding etc.)  This information is taken from  http://safetydrills.weebly.com/