<![CDATA[Earthquakes are sudden natural disasters that require preparedness education from an early age, including for Indonesian children studying at Sanggar Belajar Selangor, Malaysia. This community service program aimed to improve children's knowledge and earthquake preparedness through the use of the "Ayo Siaga Gempa!" booklet combined with an earthquake evacuation simulation. The program was conducted in June 2026 and involved 10 children as participants. An educational-participatory approach was implemented through three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Participants' knowledge was assessed using 10-item multiple-choice pretest and posttest questionnaires, while practical skills were evaluated through direct observation during the simulation. The results showed that the mean knowledge score increased from 58 in the pretest to 88 in the posttest, representing an improvement of 30 points. Observations also indicated that all participants were able to correctly perform the Drop, Cover, and Hold On procedure, follow the evacuation route in an orderly manner, and reach the designated assembly point safely. These findings demonstrate that booklet-based education combined with practical simulation is an effective approach to improving children's earthquake preparedness and has the potential to be implemented sustainably in Indonesian learning communities abroad.]]>
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