Earthquake Preparedness: Steps to Enhance Safety and Resilience

Earthquake Preparedness: Steps to Enhance Safety and Resilience

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Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial provides guidance on preparing for earthquakes, emphasizing the unpredictability of such events and the rarity of large ones. It explains how seismologists use data to estimate earthquake likelihood and how engineers design buildings to withstand them. Viewers are advised to create emergency plans, conduct drills, and prepare emergency kits with essentials like water, food, and first aid supplies. The tutorial also covers securing homes against damage and stresses the importance of staying calm during earthquakes, highlighting that most are minor and not a cause for concern.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some signs that an earthquake may occur?

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to have a family emergency plan for earthquakes?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you make your home safer in case of an earthquake?

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