Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Earthquake Myths vs. Facts|Wrong Beliefs Cause Injuries, Not Earthquakes

During earthquakes, misinformation spreads faster than shaking itself. In real disaster scenes, I have repeatedly seen p...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】Safe Evacuation From High-Rise Buildings|Knowing When to Stay and When to Leave Saves Lives

High-rise buildings behave very differently during earthquakes. Elevators stop, stairwells become crowded, and panic cau...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】How to Protect Children During Earthquakes|Adult Actions Decide a Child’s Survival

Children are especially vulnerable during earthquakes. They are smaller, slower to react, and easily overwhelmed by fear...
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【Explained by a Former Firefighter】What to Do in the First 60 Seconds of an Earthquake|The Actions That Decide Survival

The first 60 seconds of an earthquake are critical. Panic and hesitation cause injuries, while fast and correct actions ...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】Earthquake Early-Warning Systems|“Seconds of Warning Can Save Lives—Here’s How the Technology Works”

Earthquake early-warning systems provide alerts seconds before strong shaking reaches an area. These short moments allow...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】Disaster Mental Health Support|“Emotional Recovery Is Just as Important as Physical Safety”

Disasters cause shock, fear, confusion, and long-term emotional strain. Mental health support is essential for helping s...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】Emergency Sanitation Safety|“Poor Hygiene Turns Disasters Into Public Health Crises”

During disasters, toilets fail, water becomes unsafe, garbage accumulates, and disease spreads quickly—especially in cro...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】School Evacuation Procedures|“Protecting Children Requires Clear Plans and Trained Response”

Schools are responsible for the safety of hundreds of children during disasters. Earthquakes, fires, floods, and severe ...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】Nighttime Evacuation Safety|“Darkness Turns Every Hazard Into a Life-Threatening Risk”

Nighttime evacuations are significantly more dangerous than daytime ones. Limited visibility, fatigue, power outages, an...
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【Disaster Specialist Explains】Emergency Water Safety|“Water Keeps You Alive—But Only If It’s Safe to Drink”

During disasters, water supplies can become contaminated by sewage, chemicals, or broken pipes. Safe drinking water is e...