[Express] Preparedness Measures & Responses

Question 1

Preparedness measure are measures put in place to …

Answer 1

Reduce damages, such as loss of lives, damage to infrastructure and properties.

Question 2

Preparedness measures are put in place after an earthquake.

Answer 2

Wrong – they are put in place BEFORE an earthquake occurs.

Question 3

The 4 preparedness measures are:

Answer 3

1. Landuse regulation
2. Infrastructure design to include effective building design
3. Emergency drills
4. Earthquake and tsunami monitoring and warning system

Question 4

Out of the 4 preparedness measures, technology plays a less critical role in …

Answer 4

Emergency drills

Question 5

Responses to earthquake are actions being carried out _____ an earthquake.

Answer 5

AFTER

Question 6

The two different categories of responses are:

Answer 6

1. Short-term

2. Long-term

Question 7

Short-term responses include:

1. ____________
2. Provision _______

Answer 7

1. Search and rescue

2. Provision of emergency, food and medical supplies

Question 8

Long-term responses include:

1. __________ infrastructure
2. Provision of _______

Answer 8

1. Rebuilding infrastructure

2. Provision of healthcare

Question 9

When explaining responses to earthquake, I need to include:

[5 steps]

Answer 9

1. Identify the response
2. Describe what is being done
3. Explain the EFFECTIVENESS of the response
4. Explain the LIMITATIONS of the response
5. Support with real life EXAMPLES in detail