Table IV

Information of earthquake preparedness attitude

Good attitude n (%)
High seismic zoneMedium seismic zoneLow seismic zoneTotal
Factsn (%)n (%)n (%)n (%)
 1. A good earthquake preparedness plan reduces earthquake effects119 (94.4)145 (90.6)142 (88.8)406 (84.6)
 2. Governmental organizations should prepare clean water and sufficient food for the population after an earthquake157 (98.1)155 (96.9)160 (100)472 (98.3)
 3. Governmental organizations accommodate evacuation centers158 (98.8)154 (96.3)159 (99.4)471 (98.1)
 4. Regular checking and repairing of cracks on the walls possibly prevent building collapse123 (76.9)136 (85.0)147 (91.6)406 (84.6)
 5. Participating in earthquake drills could make you practice safety when an earthquake occurs146 (91.3)147 (91.9)148 (92.5)441 (91.9)
 6. You should prepare an emergency bag, so you can survive in the event of an earthquake155 (96.9)137 (85.6)157 (98.1)449 (93.5)
 7. Staying tuned on earthquake forecasts and earthquake predictions from reliable sources such as a village leader and disaster warning center helps you to cope with an earthquake in time159 (99.4)155 (96.9)159 (99.4)473 (98.5)
 8. During an earthquake, you should first take care of yourself before helping others153 (95.6)151 (94.4)148 (92.5)452 (94.2)
 9. After an earthquake, you should not immediately get back into the house76 (47.6)68 (42.5)77 (48.1)221 (46.0)
10. After the earthquake, you should check your family members158 (98.8)157 (98.6)159 (99.4)474 (98.8)

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