{"id":2959,"date":"2020-10-29T02:05:27","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T02:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/?page_id=2959"},"modified":"2020-10-29T13:20:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T13:20:24","slug":"preparing-for-an-earthquake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/preparing-for-an-earthquake\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for an earthquake"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2959\" class=\"elementor elementor-2959\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c461997 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c461997\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2983 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/what-is-an-earthquake\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">What is an earthquake?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2982 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/earthquake-terms\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">Earthquake terms<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2981 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/earthquake-formation\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">Earthquake formation<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2980 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/types-of-earthquakes\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">Types of earthquakes<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2979 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/what-is-a-tsunami\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">What is a Tsunami?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2978 jet-nav__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eschooltoday.com\/learn\/preparing-for-an-earthquake\/\" class=\"menu-item-link menu-item-link-depth-0 menu-item-link-top\"><span class=\"jet-nav-link-text\">Preparing for an earthquake<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page jet-nav__item-2977 jet-nav__item\"><a 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for an earthquake<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24446a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24446a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Predicting when an earthquake will strike is one thing that scientists have not figured out yet. Scientists know that they happen along fault lines, and we know where these fault lines are.<\/p>\n<p>There are things we can do in preparation for them and to make the response easier and quicker when they do.<\/p>\n<p><b>Governments:<\/b><br>Authorities need to educate people about earthquake-prone areas and fault lines in the country. People must be educated about what earthquakes are and how to respond to them when they occur.<\/p>\n<p>Proper building permits and approvals must be given before people build in these areas. There are good engineering and architectural practices that can be engaged to put up earthquake-proof buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Governments must ensure that facilities like fire and police stations, hospitals, schools and shelters, and emergency command posts are working well and prepared to deal with an emergency. In many countries, these facilities are legal requirements.<br><br><b>Individuals:<\/b><br>Know your environments and buildings. You must know where you live and where you visit often. If this is an earthquake-prone region, be sure you know about your building (home, school, workplaces) always keep in mind what you can do if an earthquake starts.<\/p>\n<p>During an earthquake, try to get away from objects that will fall or break. Run for cover under a sturdy piece of furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Move into the open if this is possible. Go out of the building if possible, as the building can cave in.<\/p>\n<p>There are usually aftershocks hours, days, and months after the main earthquake. Try to be on your guard and look out for it.<br>Learning what actions to take can help you and others to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake. Sufficient preparation, planning, and drills are required if societies can survive the occurrence of an earthquake. Far in advance, ensure you have enough emergency supplies at home, office, and schools. 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