Should schools teach students earthquake safety measures?

Elaine Yu Yee-nee, 15, Creative Secondary School

I don't think it's a good idea that students learn earthquake safety at school. We are unquestionably in an era of learning. With limited time and resources, schools should provide students with the best they can. Teachers need to make choices - they need to select the most beneficial topics for students to train them to become global citizens. what's more, If students were taught earthquake safety, shouldn't they also be taught tsunami safety or tornado safety? There's just not enough time at school.

Hong Kong is quite far from the nearest seismic zone. It is unlikely Hong Kong would be hit by an earthquake. Students should be taught more practical knowledge, such as how to help the elderly and the orphans.

I don't mean it's not important to learn about earthquake safety measures It's just inappropriate for students to learn the subject at school. We can look up information in books and on the internet .

Ronald Ling Pak-ki, 20, University of Hong Kong

What would happen if there was an earthquake in Hong Kong? Most of us think Hong Kong is blessed because we've never had any natural disasters. But recent studies have shown the seismic belt has shifted borders to Hong Kong, and a small-scale earthquake took place last month. I think we should be on the alert.