Table 1.
Disaster preparedness activities.
| Types | Variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material preparedness |
Three-day supply of water | 1793 | 82.25 |
| Three-day supply of food | 1299 | 59.59 | |
| Flashlight | 1415 | 64.91 | |
| Emergency kit | 216 | 9.91 | |
| Radio with batteries | 319 | 14.63 | |
| Necessary medicine for family members | 1536 | 70.46 | |
| Special needs for women, children or elders | 318 | 14.59 | |
| Behavioral preparedness |
Having a family emergency plan | 32 | 1.47 |
| Having a reunion plan within family members for potential emergency | 338 | 15.51 | |
| Paying attention to disasters related information | 908 | 41.69 | |
| Purchasing accident insurance for family members | 522 | 23.99 | |
| Participating in emergency training | 210 | 9.64 | |
| Discussing with friends and family members about what to do if emergencies happened | 524 | 24.06 | |
| Being a volunteer or a member of community emergency response team | 60 | 2.76 | |
| Awareness preparedness |
Knowing the nearest emergency shelter | 1217 | 55.95 |
| Knowing the emergency exit and how to evacuate safely | 592 | 27.19 | |
| Knowing which government agency to call for help during emergencies | 840 | 38.59 | |
| Knowing how to ask friends and family members for help | 1635 | 75.10 |