“Earthquake Preparedness Press Release”
You are the Director of Earthquake Preparedness for Los Angeles. You have been tasked with writing a press release educating the public on earthquake preparedness.
Prepare a 525- to 700-word press release, in APA format, that includes the following information:
Descriptions of hazards associated with earthquakes in Los Angeles
Origin and causes of earthquakes
The role of seismographs and other tools used to study the Earth’s interior
Relation of earthquakes to plate tectonics and faults in Los Angeles
Historical disasters associated with past earthquakes in the LA region
Potential of future earthquake events and safety precautions that individuals can take