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Disaster Drills Regularly scheduled tests conducted to practice how employees and/or students should react in the event of an emergency situation. Potential situations can include tornados, earthquakes, fires, chemical releases, and more.   Disaster Vulnerability The susceptibility of a structure to sustain physical injury during a disaster.   Drop, Cover and Hold On A practice used to help reduce risk from earthquakes. In a drill, students and employees are directed to drop under a sturdy desk or table, hold on, and protect their eyes by pressing their faces against their arms. If there are no tables or desks nearby, participants are directed to stay away from windows, bookcases, and tall furniture.