Earthquake Preparedness

The Earthquake Preparedness online training course is designed to teach children and pre-teens what earthquakes are, where and when earthquakes occur as well how to stay safe by following an earthquake preparedness plan. The course teaches tips for staying safe during an earthquake “drop, cover and hold on” and what to do when the earth stops moving.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Earthquake Preparedness course, the user will learn:

• Discuss what are earthquakes, where they may occur, and when they may occur
• Outline an earthquake preparedness plan
• List the items to include in a family earthquake preparedness kit
• Recall the tips for staying safe during an earthquake
• Explain what to do when the earth stops moving

Course Outline

This Earthquake Preparedness course is made up of the following sections:

1. About Earthquakes and their risks
2. Foreshocks and aftershocks
3. Establishing a plan
4. Creating a family emergency plan
5. Preparing an earthquake emergency kit
6. Tips for staying safe during an earthquake
7. When the shaking stops

Course Audience

This Earthquake Preparedness online training course was designed for children, ages 9 to 12.

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