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Disaster Preparedness for Earthquakes
Jamaica Ivery-Glover, MPHWalden University
PUBH 6165-4Instructor Dr. Robert Marino
Winter QTR, 2010
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Earthquake Preparedness
• MCS Grades 9-12• Inform and Equip students• Prepare for• Protect against
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Learning Outcomes
• Basic earthquake knowledge• What actions to take before an earthquake• What actions to take during an earthquake• What actions to take after an earthquake• Emotional, psychological aspects of dealing
with earthquakes
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What is an earthquake?
• An earthquake is what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another.
USGS. (2009) The Science of Earthquakes. Accessed January 19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php
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Parts of an EarthquakeFault line- the surface where the earth slips
Epicenter – the location on the surface of the earth where the earthquake starts
Hypocenter – the location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts
USGS. (2009) The Science of Earthquakes. Accessed January 19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php
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Types of Shocks
• Foreshocks -relatively smaller earthquakes that precede the largest earthquake in a series
• Aftershocks - earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence
• Mainshocks- the largest earthquake in a sequence, sometimes preceded by one or more foreshocks, and almost always followed by many aftershocks.
USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Aftershocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=aftershocks USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Foreshocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=foreshocksUSGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Mainshocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=mainshocks
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Aftershock Flash AnimationUSGS. (2009) Foreshocks, Mainshocks and Aftershocks: Accessed January 19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/animations/animation.php?flash_title=Aftershock+Flash+Animation&flash_file=aftershock&flash_width=400&flash_height=275 USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Aftershocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=aftershocks
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New Madrid Earthquake 1811-1812Landslide trench and ridge in the Chickasaw Bluffs east of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee, resulting from the New Madrid earthquake.
USGS. (2006)ID. Fuller, M.L. 353. USGS Photographic Library. Retrieved from http://libraryphoto.cr.usgs.gov/cgi-bin/show_picture.cgi?ID=ID.Fuller,M.L.353
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New Madrid Seismic ZoneExtends from northeast Arkansas, through southeast Missouri, western Tennessee, western Kentucky through southern Illinois
UALR. Introduction to the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accessed January 19, 2011. retrieved from http://www.eas.slu.edu/Earthquake_Center/SEISMICITY/NewMadridGeneral.html
Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2010) New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/media-detail.aspx?mediaID=6440
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Wenchuan (Sichuan) China Earthquake (2008)
• USGS Multimedia Gallery: (Video)--Wenchuan (Sichuan) China Earthquake filmed by Yingying Huang
Huang, Y. (2009) Wenchuan (Sichuan) China Earthquake. USGS . Accessed January 23, 2011 from http://gallery.usgs.gov/video s/272
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What to do BEFORE an Earthquake
• Check for hazards in the homefasten shelves to wallsplace heavy objects on low shelvesbrace light fixtures that hang overheadrepair electrical wiring and deep ceiling or foundational cracks
FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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What to do BEFORE an Earthquake
• Identify safe places inside and outsideunder sturdy heavy furniturein the open away from objects that can fall on youagainst an inside wallaway from glass or heavy furniture that could fall on you
FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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What to do BEFORE an Earthquake
• Educate yourself, family and friendsContact the Red Cross or other
organizations concerning earthquake readiness
• Develop an emergency plandesignate a rally area in case of
separationdesignate an out of state family contact
FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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What to do BEFORE an Earthquake
• Make a disaster kitfirst aid kit and manualflashlights and batteriesbattery operated radio and batteriesfood and watercashmedications/prescriptions
FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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What to do DURING an Earthquake
• Take Cover!• If possible, get to your safe place and hold on
until the shaking stops
FEMA. (2010). What to do During an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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What to do AFTER an Earthquake
• Expect Aftershockscan occur hours, days, weeks, or even
months after an earthquake• Listen for emergency information• Stay away from damaged areas• Help the injured or trapped• Clean up spilled liquids to avoid fire• Inspect utilities
FEMA. (2010). What to do After an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm
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Emotional /Psychological Aspects
• Fear is a common response to traumatic events
Should only last for a short period of time
Some may need to talk with family, friends, or a spiritual advisorSome may need to seek professional
help
American Red Cross.(2010). Recovering Emotionally. Retrieved January 19, 2011 from http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=ffd3f20f5fcb5210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
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Emotional/Psychological Aspects
• PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorderan anxiety disorder that can develop
after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened.
NIMH.(2011) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.(PTSD). Accessed January 23, 2011 fromhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
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Reactions to look for
• Irritability• Lack of sleep• Lack of interest in things that used to be of
interest• Lack of responsiveness or numbness• Poor concentration• Suicidal thoughts
NIMH.(2006) Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do. National Institutes of Health. No. 07-3518. Accessed January 23, 2011 from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-violence-and-disasters-parents/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-violence-and-disasters-what-parents-can-do.pdf
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Resources for obtaining help
• Mental health facilities• Privately owned psychiatric practices• Primary care physicians• Community health clinics/facilities
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Presentation overview
• Basic earthquake knowledge• What to do before, during and after an
earthquake has occurred• Emotional/ psychological aspects of dealing
with trauma from earthquakes
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References• USGS. (2006)ID. Fuller, M.L. 353. USGS Photographic Library. Retrieved from
http://libraryphoto.cr.usgs.gov/cgi-bin/show_picture.cgi?ID=ID.Fuller,M.L.353• FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm• FEMA. (2010). What to do During an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm• FEMA. (2010). What to do After an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm• American Red Cross.(2010). Recovering Emotionally. Retrieved January 19, 2011 from
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=ffd3f20f5fcb5210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
• UALR. Introduction to the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.eas.slu.edu/Earthquake Center/SEISMICITY/NewMadridGeneral.html
• Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2010) New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/media-detail.aspx?mediaID-6440
• Huang, Y. (2009) Wenchuan (Sichuan) China Earthquake. USGS . Accessed January 23, 2011 from http://gallery.usgs.gov/videos/272
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References• USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Aftershocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=aftershocks• USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Foreshocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=foreshocks• USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Mainshocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=mainshocks• USGS. (2009) The Science of Earthquakes. Accessed January 19, 2011 from
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php• USGS. (2009) Foreshocks, Mainshocks and Aftershocks: Accessed January 19, 2011 from
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/animations/animation.php?flash_title=Aftershock+Flash+Animation&flash_file=aftershock&flash_width=400&flash_height=275
• NIMH.(2006) Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters: What Parents Can Do. National Institutes of Health. No. 07-3518. Accessed January 23, 2011 from http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-violence-and-disasters-parents/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-violence-and-disasters-what-parents-can-do.pdf
• NIMH.(2011) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.(PTSD). Accessed January 23, 2011 fromhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
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Additional resources
• www.Redcross.org – earthquake safety checklist
• www.Ceri.memphis.edu- center for earthquake research and information at the Univ. of Mem.
• www.Hud.gov - provides information on disaster preparedness and recovery programs