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National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research
(NCEER) Information Service. (1995). “Teachers
Packets, 9-12.” Buffalo, NY: State University of New
York at Buffalo.
Seismology Resources for Teachers.
Seismological
Society of America, 21 Plaza Professional Building,
El Cerrito, CA 94530; 415-525-5474. Includes
software, databases, and video listings.
World Amateur Seismological Society. “Reference
List for Amateur Seismologists.” A list of references
intended to serve as an introduction to the literature of
seismology.
BOOK S
American Red Cross, Los Angeles Chapter. (1985).
The Emergency Survival Handbook.
In English and
Spanish. A simple, practical, and easy-to-use guide.
Federal Emergency Management Agency/National
Science Teachers Association.
Earthquakes—A
Teacher’s Package for K-6 (Tremor Troop).
(FEMA
159, 1992). Washington, DC: FEMA/NSTA. (FEMA
Publications, 500 C St. SW, Washington, DC 20472.)
The Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety.
Sacramento, CA: California Seismic Safety
Commission (1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814).
Kimball, Virginia. (1992).
Earthquake Ready: The
Complete Preparedness Guide.
Malibu, CA:
Roundtable Publishing, Inc., A practical, nontechnical
guide to preparation and survival.
Movers and Shakers.
An educational program for
grades K-12 that includes a video and a two-sided
classroom poster. Available free to educators by
writing to Movers and Shakers (E-8), State Farm
Insurance Companies, One State Farm Plaza,
Bloomington, IL 61710-0001.
Plafker, George, and Galloway, John P., eds. (1989).
Lessons Learned from the Loma Prieta Earthquake of
October 17, 1989.
Denver, CO: U.S. Geological
Survey, Circular # 1045. Excellent photographs, maps,
and illustrations.
Yanev, P. (1991).
Peace of Mind in Earthquake
Country. How to Save Your Home and Your Life.
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle.
P AMP H L E T S A N D P E R I OD I CA L S
American Red Cross, Los Angeles Chapter.
27 Things
to Help You Survive an Earthquake.
Los Angeles, CA:
American Red Cross. (2700 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90057; 213-739-5200.) Poster in
English and Spanish lists 4 things to do during an
earthquake, 6 to do afterwards, 14 survival items to
keep on hand, and 3 essential things to know.
Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
An attractive,
nontechnical magazine published bimonthly by the
U.S. Geological Survey to provide current
seismological information. Washington, DC: U.S.
Government Printing Office; 202-783-3238; $8/yr.
Federal Emergency Management Agency pamphlets.
“Family Earthquake Drill and Home Hazard Hunt,”
FEMA 113; “Earthquake Safety Checklist,”
FEMA 46.
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