Earthquake Preparedness Now

Courtesy USGS

This film takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario.

The film was created by the USGS Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project in cooperation with the Designmatters program at Art Center to depict the physical, social, and economic consequences of the most comprehensive earthquake scenario ever created. The film gives the viewers a sense of what will be happening and inspires them to prepare and mitigate for a faster recovery. The premise underlying the film is that design is a powerful catalyst that can bridge the divide between scientific understanding about damaging quakes, and the ability of the public to feel empowered and to change their behavior in terms of preparedness.

Location: CA, USA
Date Taken: 11/6/2008
Video Producer/Videographer: Theo Alexopoulos

Source: Produced in partnership with the USGS, designmatters: Art Center College of Design, California Geological Survey, and the Southern California Earthquake Center.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Preparedness
• Now
• usgs

[markklatte1124]

dude im fucked

[KnightGadiel]

That plus reckless minds equals chaos...

[Chicaloka310]

this is why im getting the hell out of here.

[alphamongrel]

Wow, cool

[Eddie91768]

Possibly true but uh, Over Exaggerated? yeah Definitely perhaps

[EmergencyPreparednes]

Well Put together short vid! It is up to us to be informed.

[CampFireMarshMello]

i like the vid, imformative and gets your attention. the sad thing is that most people in the bay area ONLY know is that we COULD have an earthquke. most dont know that we could have an earthquake tomarow. and ill tell you all reading this that a handfull of people are actualy ready for this and know what to do befor, during, and after. if it happens its going to suck