Human responses to seismic hazards

• Preparation such as public education may be as simple as providing earthquake preparation checklist and practicing skills. For example, Japan dedicates the 1st of September every year for earthquake warness
• Survival kits include:

  • First aid kits
  • A whistle
  • Tourch
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hand warmers
• can be used to prepare hazard maps that show the are a ar greavest rish and aid planning of urban growth and development
• Mitigation techniques ininclude:

  • Earthquake proof beds and houses
  • Pyramid shape buildings, not rectangle
  • Smaller windows