Different emergency sirens could mean different threats / people could understand them
Homes / buildings could be 3-D printed and earthquake-resistant
San Francisco's soft-story seismic retrofits could be a fire hazard
The Pacific Northwest could be prepared for a major earthquake
Bamboo could help buildings withstand earthquakes
BBQ / good food could be served after natural disasters / for refugees and war victims
Tunnels could ease traffic, be weatherproof, and be resistant to earthquakes