Earthquake 5/1/2024

Earlier this afternoon, a light earthquake was felt throughout our region. We are pleased to inform you that there have been no reports of any earthquake-related injuries or damage at our sites, and operations continue to run as normal.

As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain among our top priorities. Each site regularly practices emergency drills and has a Comprehensive School Safety Plan in place that is continuously reviewed and updated.

While somewhat common in Southern California, earthquakes happen without warning and even minor ones can cause some people to experience emotional distress. For information about earthquake preparation and safety, please visit https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Student and Community Services or your child’s school. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.


Esta tarde se sintió un terremoto pequeño en toda nuestra región. Nos complace informarle que no ha habido informes de lesiones o daños relacionados con el terremoto en nuestros sitios y que las operaciones continúan funcionando con normalidad.

Como siempre, la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y personal siguen siendo una de nuestras principales prioridades. Cada sitio practica periódicamente simulacros de emergencia y cuenta con un Plan Integral de Seguridad Escolar que se revisa y actualiza continuamente.

Si bien son algo comunes en el sur de California, los terremotos ocurren sin previo aviso e incluso los más pequeños pueden causar angustia emocional en algunas personas. Para obtener información sobre preparación y seguridad en caso de terremotos, visite https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios Comunitarios y Estudiantiles o con la escuela de su hijo. Gracias por su cooperación y continuo apoyo.

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The Orange Unified School District educates approximately 26,000 PreK-12th grade students in the Cities of Orange, Villa Park, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and unincorporated county areas.  In partnership with our community, we provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader.