EPS C20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Friends House, Snack, Wall Stud
17 Nov 2020
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Earthquake preparedness: my plan, my pack, my building. Friends could be anywhere across campus or away. Family members may be at work, school, etc. Pets may run away or be scared. Road damage & closures may restrict ability to travel by car. Public transportation, including buses, bay area rapid transit (bart), ferries & airports may experience closures or interruptions in service. 911 emergency system will likely be overloaded. Hospitals & other medical facilities may be damaged. Emergency rooms & trauma centers may be overwhelmed. Assisted living, critical care & other health services such as dialysis may not be operational. Where you live may have been damaged or destroyed. Alternative rental housing may be limited or not available. Ground floor is open & held up by posts -- typically done for people. Building is more likely to collapse to park. Natural gas & electric power may be out for days or weeks. Garbage & sewage services may be interrupted.
