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WorksheetsEarthquake Preparedness Essentials
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the first thing you should do during an earthquake?
Drop to your hands and knees.
Try to find a window to escape.
Stand in a doorway and wait.
Run outside immediately.
How can you secure heavy furniture to prevent it from falling?
Place heavy furniture on soft carpets
Leave furniture unsecured for easy rearrangement
Use furniture straps, brackets, or wall anchors to secure heavy furniture.
Use only decorative items to weigh down furniture
What items should be included in an emergency kit for earthquakes?
Portable heater
Camping stove
Canned vegetables
Water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, whistle, dust masks, multi-tool, personal documents, portable phone charger.
Why is it important to have a family communication plan?
It is important to have a family communication plan to ensure safety and effective communication during emergencies.
To improve family cooking skills.
To create a family budget plan.
To plan family vacations more effectively.
What is the safest place to be during an earthquake if you are indoors?
On the balcony
In a doorway without support
Under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall.
Near large windows
How can you prepare your home for an earthquake?
Leave windows open for ventilation
Secure heavy furniture, install safety latches, keep emergency supplies accessible, create a family emergency plan, and retrofit your home.
Store all supplies in the attic
Ignore local earthquake warnings
What should you do if you are outside during an earthquake?
Stand under a tree for protection.
Stay in one place and wait for the shaking to stop.
Run towards buildings for safety.
Move to an open area away from hazards.
Why should you avoid using elevators during an earthquake?
Elevators are safer than stairs during an earthquake.
You should avoid using elevators during an earthquake to prevent getting trapped or injured.
Using elevators can help you escape faster.
Elevators are designed to withstand earthquakes.
What is the purpose of 'Drop, Cover, and Hold On'?
To assess damage after an earthquake.
To protect individuals during an earthquake.
To encourage evacuation before an earthquake.
To provide first aid during an earthquake.
How can schools prepare students for earthquakes?
Ignore earthquake preparedness altogether.
Conduct regular drills and teach safety procedures.
Focus solely on fire drills instead.
Teach students to run outside during an earthquake.
