Earth and Life science

1. Have you personally experienced any geologic/hydrometeorological events in your community?

         Number of votes for:

          Yes = 50

          No = 2

*Geologic/hydrometeorological they have encountered 

          Number of votes for:

          Earthquake = 47

          Flood = 24

          Landslide = 2

2. How frequently have these events occurred in your community?

          Number of votes for:          

          Very frequently (almost every year) = 20

          Occasionally (every few years) = 19

          Rarely (once in a decade) = 15

          Never experienced = 1

3.Have you taken any measures to prepare yourself and your property for geologic/hydrometeorological events?

          Number of votes for:      

          Yes = 42

          No = 10

*(Yes) The preparedness measures you have implemented.

           Number of votes for: 

          Creating an emergency kit with necessary supplies = 34

          Developing an emergency evacuation plan for your family = 19

          Securing heavy furniture and fixtures to prevent damage = 13

          Obtaining insurance coverage for natural disasters = 5

          Participating in community training programs on disaster preparedness = 10

*(No) The reasons for not taking any preparedness measures

          Number of votes for:

          Lack of awareness = 14

          Financial constraints = 2

4. Do you believe that teachers play a crucial role in spreading awareness and educating the community about geologic and hydrometeorological hazards?

          Number of votes for:

          Yes = 51

          No = 1

5. Have you received any education or training from teachers about geologic and hydrometeorological hazards?

          Number of votes for:

           Yes = 47

           No = 5