Earthquakes and Schools.pptVIP

Earthquakes and Schools The Importance of Damage Prevention and Earthquake Education in Schools By Stephanie Perkins Topics for Discussion Explain the effects of a damaging earthquake on a school Examples of major earthquakes that have had a serious impact on schools Steps that can be taken to mitigate damage and injury Effects of a Damaging Earthquake Primary concern about buildings surviving an earthquake is structural integrity Buildings that are not sturdy enough to withstand the shaking are in danger of collapse. Effects of a Damaging Earthquake Effects of a Damaging Earthquake Effects