Assignment: "Earthquake Preparedness Press Release"
You are the Director of Earthquake Preparedness for Los Angeles. You have been tasked with writing a press release educating the public on earthquake preparedness.
Prepare a 525- to 700-word press release, in APA format, that includes the following information:
1. Descriptions of hazards associated with earthquakes in Los Angeles
2. Origin and causes of earthquakes
3. The role of seismographs and other tools used to study the Earth's interior
4. Relation of earthquakes to plate tectonics and faults in Los Angeles
5. Historical disasters associated with past earthquakes in the LA region
6. Potential of future earthquake events and safety precautions that individuals can take.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.