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Surviving the Big One: How to Prepare for a Major Earthquake*

• 1989 ----- color ----- 58 min ----- vhs
• (Produced by KCET, Los Angeles) Living near a faultline means living with earthquakes. The earth's landscapes are shaped by forces that inevitably produce major disasters. According to Henry Johnson, Los Angeles city firefighter and earthquake preparedness expert, a little knowledge and preparation can dramatically increase your ability to protect both your property and your life. Johnson visits major earthquake sites from California to Alaska and shows how the key to survival is knowing what to do before, during and after a major quake. The Big One is coming--the only question is when! (Restricted to classroom use only)
• Topics: (Geology, Public Health and Safety)

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