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Earthquake Safety Training

Earthquakes are sudden, rapid shaking in the earth's crust caused by tectonic plate movement and other seismic activity. Earthquakes can cause property damage, injuries and even death. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates that a large earthquake in a major U.S. metro area could cause as much as $200 billion in damage. An earthquake can be followed by aftershocks, tsunamis, landslides and other events that can cause further damage. Because earthquakes can occur without warning, it is important for people to know how to react if an earthquake impacts their area.

Course Topics

• Introduction and objectives
• Recognize characteristics of earthquakes and steps to prepare for them
• Identify safe steps to take during an earthquake
• Identify safe steps to take after an earthquake

Course Objectives

Learners who successfully complete this course should be able to recognize characteristics of earthquakes and identify steps to take before, during and after an earthquake.

Time to Complete Course

17 Minutes

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish

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