Here in the midwest, we have been well versed on tornadoes, floods, and fires. We've memorized and practiced drills to handle almost any emergency. We take vaccines against diseases like polio, lock jaw, and measles. We buy life insurance to protect our loved ones in the event of an untimely death. We need to learn what to do in the event of an earthquake.
Education is the key.
We need to take safety measures to protect our homes and our lives. Mandatory school drills should be implemented for earthquakes just as schools practice for a tornado or fire. People must be aware of earthquake safety just like any other natural disaster. We need to revise building codes for new construction to make the structures able to withstand earthquakes. Modification is also necessary to existing structures.