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Earthquake Safety and Preparedness

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Earthquake Safety and Preparedness

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🌍 Part 1: Earthquake Knowledge

1. What causes earthquakes to happen?

Heavy rain and storms

Movement of Earth's plates

Too many cars on the road

Strong winds

2. What are the three main steps of "Drop, Cover, and Hold On"?

Drop to the ground, take cover under a desk, hold on to it

Drop your backpack, cover your eyes, hold someone's hand

Drop and roll, cover your head, hold your breath

Drop to your knees, cover your ears, hold still

3. During an earthquake, you should stay away from: (Check all that apply)

Windows

Heavy furniture that could fall

Doorways

Mirrors

4. If you are outside during an earthquake, you should:

Run to the nearest building

Stay away from buildings, trees, and power lines

Climb a tree for safety

Lie down flat on the ground

🏠 Part 2: Family Emergency Planning

5. Fill in your family's emergency information:

Emergency Contact Name: _________________________

Emergency Contact Phone Number: _________________________

Family Meeting Place (near your home): _________________________

Family Meeting Place (outside your neighborhood): _________________________

6. List three important items your family should have in an emergency kit:
7. Why is it important to practice earthquake drills at home and school?
8. Describe what you would do if an earthquake happened while you were in your classroom:

🎭 Part 3: Safety Scenarios

9. You are eating dinner with your family when the ground starts shaking. Write or draw what you should do:
10. Complete this sentence: Being prepared for earthquakes helps families because _______________________________________________.
11. What is one thing you will share with your family about earthquake safety after completing this worksheet?

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