Which step can ordinary people take to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent the loss of human life?(1 point)
Responses
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
They can keep their eyes and mouth uncovered and open.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
They can learn how to use the types of equipment scientists use to predict a natural hazard.
They can learn how to use the types of equipment scientists use to predict a natural hazard.
They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
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They can follow all advice and directions of first responders.
The step that ordinary people can take to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent loss of human life is to create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
The correct answer is: They can create an emergency plan within the first few hours after a natural hazard has occurred.
To minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and prevent the loss of human life, ordinary people can take the following steps:
1. Create an emergency plan: This involves developing a detailed plan with family members or household members on what to do before, during, and after a natural hazard occurs. This plan should include evacuation routes, designated meeting points, emergency supplies, communication strategies, and contact information for emergency services.
To create an emergency plan, you can follow these steps:
A. Assess the risks: Understand the potential hazards in your area, whether it is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or any other natural disasters. Research the history of these events in your region and identify their severity and frequency.
B. Identify safe locations: Determine the safe zones or areas in your home, workplace, or school where you can seek shelter during an earthquake or volcanic eruption. These places should be away from windows, heavy objects, and structures that could collapse.
C. Establish communication channels: Designate a person or multiple contacts outside your immediate vicinity who can be reached in case of an emergency. Make sure everyone in your household has their contact information. Additionally, establish a secondary means of communication, such as walkie-talkies or a designated meeting point.
D. Prepare emergency supplies: Build an emergency kit with essential supplies including food, water, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, blankets, and a portable radio. Make sure to periodically check and replace any expired items.
E. Practice drills: Regularly conduct drills to familiarize everyone in your household with the emergency plan. This will help ensure that everyone knows what to do, where to go, and how to communicate during a natural hazard.
By creating an emergency plan and following it in a timely manner, ordinary people can minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes and protect themselves and their loved ones.