School Stories

Students and Staff Practice Earthquake Preparedness During Great Utah ShakeOut 2026

Students at Welby Elementary and across the Jordan School District were among the nearly 1 million Utahns who dropped, covered, and held on during the 2026 Great Utah ShakeOut on Thursday. 

Over 90% of the Utah population, including all of Jordan School District, is in an active earthquake zone, making these drills crucial in our schools and buildings. Students and staff did a great job following directions, keeping calm, and learning how to stay safe in the event of an earthquake.