Wednesday, 3 March 2010

Reasearch Question Answers

Should people in Indonesia prepare against Earthquakes?-People in Indonesia should prepare against future Earthquakes. People in Indonesia should prepare against Earthquakes because at any given moment an Earthquake could strike. Another reason is because if an earthquake struck and the people of Indonesia are not prepared they could have a tragedy like what happened to Haiti. As a result the Indonesian people would be devastated.

How can people in Indonesia prepare?- The people of Indonesia can prepare against Earthquakes in many ways. one way the people of Indonesia could prepare is by checking for hazards at home. these includes to...

  • Fasten shelves securely.
  • Place large or heavy objects on bottom shelves.
  • Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
  • Hang heavy items such as pictures, mirrors and heavy lamps away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.
  • Brace overhead light fixtures.
  • Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.
  • Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor.
  • Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
  • Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
  • Find an evacuation route and map it in case of emergency.