Question

Respond to below the following in one page or less:

The Wasatch Front is Utah's most populated region, and thousands of businesses thrive here, but the Wasatch Fault could cause a major earthquake without notice. Check the Internet to discover when the last earthquake measuring 6.0 or higher on the Richter scale occurred in Utah. Would you include information about earthquakes in your Disaster Recovery Plan if your business were located on the Wasatch Front? Why or Why not? What other disasters that might occur in Utah would you consider in your plan?

Answer 1

Answer:-

the last earthquake measuring 6.0 or higher on the Richter scale occurred in Utah:-

November 17, 1902 6.0 m+ occured

if i was in wasatch front  earthquakes in my Disaster Recovery Plan is:-

. Identify hazards in your home

Secure objects that can fall or become projectiles(shelves, breakable objects, unsecured light fixtures). Repair broken pipes or any visible structural damage to your home. You may need to consult a professional if you have substantial existing damage.

2. Identify safe places

• Under sturdy furniture
• Against an internal wall
• Away from glass or windows
• If outdoors, away from buildings, trees, or power lines

3. Have a kit

You should have supplies like flash lights, drinking water, extra batteries, non-perishable food, cash, non-electric can openers, battery powered radio, etc.  

4. Plan

Make sure you and your family know what to during and after the emergency. Especially, make sure that young children understand where to take shelter.

Suggestions

• Have a family member out of the area as a designated contact in case you can't reach each other
• Text messaging worked during the Haiti earthquake and is more reliable that phone calls. the phone lines may be maxed out by the community, and they should be reserved for 911 emergencies.
• CERT or First Aid training is a good idea.
• Having a pre-arranged plan that your family can follow. Make sure children know how and when to call 911

• Earthquake resistant design- Make sure that the structure you're residing in was designed considering earthquake forces and has sufficient mechanisms to either absorb or dissipate the forces.
• Alarm system and evacuation drill - Earthquake alarm systems, although won't give much time, but can be practiced for evacuating buildings in an emergency. Buildings usually collapse several seconds to minutes after the first shock giving sufficient time for people to get out.
• Keeping calm when there is no escape- Jumping out of a window from a 5th floor is a very stupid idea in the event of an earthquake. Read manuals regarding how to use tall furniture to protect yourself
• Don't panic - Don't call your friends and family immediately after an earthquake unless there is an emergency and you need help. Such actions usually leads to network congestion and those who actually needing help might not get connected. Breath, help and assure people in your vicinity.