Introduction to Forensic Science: CJ_330

Part 1:

How do emergency managers prepare citizens for earthquake hazards?

Read the South Carolina Earthquake Guide which may be found athttp://www.scemd.org/files/Public%20Information/Publications/Earthquake_Guide/EQGuide%20EZ%20Print.pdf

Given that South Carolina has experienced a major earthquake in the past, how can we best prepare citizens for the possibility of a future event? What consequences might a major earthquake have? What preparedness and mitigation measures are needed?

Part 2:

Watch any of the following programs and write a brief (up to one page) summary of lessons learned for disaster response.

Nova: Killer Typhoon (2014)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/killer-typhoon.html

Doomsday Volcanoes (2013)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/doomsday-volcanoes.html

Oklahoma’s Deadliest Tornadoes (2013)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/oklahoma-tornadoes.html

Japan's Killer Quake (2011)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/japan-killer-quake.html