Earthquakes are well-noted for being one of the most devastating natural disasters. A major reason behind their devastation is the spontaneity by which an earthquake occurs. Technology has enabled humans to forecast the majority of natural disasters, but earthquakes generally remain a mystery until, without warning, they strike. Preparedness is a difficult task because the location that a person will be at during an earthquake it is indeterminate. However, there are certain actions that people can take to better their chances of surviving a deadly earthquake.
Home Security And Earthquakes
There has been an increasing amount of concern over the recent seismic activity that has been occurring in certain parts of North America. People are growing more and more concerned over what to do in times of a disaster. Preparing for any disaster and surviving one are two different concerns. It is important to find out if you live in a area that is more likely to have a disastrous earthquake. It is likely that people living in California know all too well what it is like living in a high earthquake region.
Buildings That Are Safe During Earthquakes
It is not earthquakes that we need to protect ourselves from during an earthquake but, we need to protect ourselves from man-made structures and buildings which break, crumble and fall around us.
Introduction to Creating an Emergency Earthquake Plan
You never know when an earthquake will happen. To prepare ahead of time, you need to identify any potential hazards in your home and create an emergency earthquake plan for you and your family to follow.
Identify Potential Hazards