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Disaster Preparedness for Earthquakes

Disaster Preparedness for Earthquakes. Jamaica Ivery-Glover, MPH Walden University PUBH 6165-4 Instructor Dr. Robert Marino Winter QTR, 2010. Earthquake Preparedness. MCS Grades 9-12 Inform and Equip students Prepare for Protect against. Learning Outcomes. Basic earthquake knowledge

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Disaster Preparedness for Earthquakes

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  1. Disaster Preparedness for Earthquakes Jamaica Ivery-Glover, MPH Walden University PUBH 6165-4 Instructor Dr. Robert Marino Winter QTR, 2010

  2. Earthquake Preparedness • MCS Grades 9-12 • Inform and Equip students • Prepare for • Protect against

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Parts of an Earthquake Fault 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

  6. 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=foreshocks USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Mainshocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=mainshocks

  7. Aftershock Flash Animation 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 USGS. (2009) Earthquake Glossary: Aftershocks. Accessed Januray19, 2011 fromhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=aftershocks

  8. New Madrid Earthquake 1811-1812 Landslide 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

  9. New Madrid Seismic Zone Extends 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

  10. 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/videos/272

  11. What to do BEFORE an Earthquake • Check for hazards in the home fasten shelves to walls place heavy objects on low shelves brace light fixtures that hang overhead repair 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 .

  12. What to do BEFORE an Earthquake • Identify safe places inside and outside under sturdy heavy furniture in the open away from objects that can fall on you against an inside wall away 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 .

  13. What to do BEFORE an Earthquake • Educate yourself, family and friends Contact the Red Cross or other organizations concerning earthquake readiness • Develop an emergency plan designate a rally area in case of separation designate 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

  14. What to do BEFORE an Earthquake • Make a disaster kit first aid kit and manual flashlights and batteries battery operated radio and batteries food and water cash medications/prescriptions FEMA. (2010). What to do Before an Earthquake. Accessed January 19, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_before.shtm .

  15. 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 .

  16. What to do AFTER an Earthquake • Expect Aftershocks can 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

  17. 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 advisor Some 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

  18. Emotional/Psychological Aspects • PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder an 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

  19. 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

  20. Resources for obtaining help • Mental health facilities • Privately owned psychiatric practices • Primary care physicians • Community health clinics/facilities

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

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