Earthquake Safety and Preparedness

The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to survive an earthquake. It explains the causes of earthquakes and offers six essential tips for safety: watching your surroundings, dropping and covering, waiting after the quake, checking for injuries, assessing structural damage, and having a meeting place. These strategies aim to enhance preparedness and safety during such natural disasters.

What causes earthquakes according to the video?

• Heavy rainfall

• Tectonic plates rubbing against each other

• Volcanic eruptions

• Strong winds

What should you do if you are near tall shelves during an earthquake?

• Push them over

• Climb on top of them

• Move away immediately

• Stay still and wait

What is the official phrase to remember during an earthquake?

• Run, hide, and wait

• Drop, cover, and hold on

• Stand, watch, and listen

• Jump, duck, and roll

Why is it important to stay under cover even after the shaking stops?

• To prevent sunburn

• To stay warm

• To avoid getting wet

• To protect from aftershocks and falling debris

What should you do if someone is injured and cannot move after an earthquake?

• Give them water immediately

• Leave them and find help

• Move them carefully away from debris

• Ignore them and focus on yourself

What should you check for after ensuring everyone's safety?

• The time of day

• Structural damage and gas leaks

• Your phone's battery level

• The weather forecast

What should you do if you smell gas after an earthquake?

• Ignore it

• Light a match to see better

• Open all windows

• Turn off the gas supply if safe

What is a potential hazard to check for after an earthquake?

• Bright lights

• Structural damage

• Falling leaves

• Loud noises

Why is it important to have a designated meeting place after an earthquake?

• To have a picnic

• To charge your phone

• To regroup with loved ones and plan next steps

• To watch the sunset

What is the purpose of having two meeting places in earthquake-prone areas?

• To have a backup in case one is inaccessible

• To have a place to store supplies

• To confuse potential threats

• To practice navigation skills