Disaster Preparedness

Vocabulary:

Warning - a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

Disaster - a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life

Preparedness - a state of readiness, especially for war

Measures - a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose

Questions:

1. In Korea, how much warning time do people get to prepare for strong typhoons?
2. Have you ever experienced a hurricane, an earthquake, a tsunami, or a volcano eruption? Tell me about the experience.
3. What are the things you can prepare in advance for a disaster?
4. In your opinion, how prepared are you in the event of a natural disaster?
5. What are some problems people often face after a natural disaster?
6. In your assessment, do you think Korea is prepared for natural disasters?
7. What are the measures taken by the government, before, during, and after a disaster hits?
8. In your opinion, what other things can the government do?