Set the alarm for 5:48 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 5:48 p.m.

As you hand the earthquake preparedness drill over to another facilitator, set the 5:48 pm alarm to mark the exact moment they should take charge. It gives the group a clear transition before 6:00 pm without interrupting the final briefing or leaving roles unclear. Tell the next facilitator what the signal means so the exercise continues smoothly.

Because the earthquake preparedness drill may be moving from instructions to an evacuation practice, match the alarm tone to the room. A gentle sound can suit a quiet handover, while a more insistent one may be easier to notice amid conversation and movement. Keep the browser session active and the phone or laptop awake; otherwise, the alarm may not sound, and the drill handover could be missed. Check the volume before attention shifts to the participants.

While the late-afternoon light changes around 5:48 pm, position the screen where neither window glare nor a bright display distracts you during the earthquake preparedness drill. Lower the display brightness if the room is dim, enlarge the visible time, and place the phone where one quick glance confirms that the alarm is still set. This also lets you keep your attention on the incoming facilitator and the group.