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How do locations prepare and respond to earthquakes? (Preventive systems…
How do locations prepare and respond to earthquakes?
Preparatory systems (Actions aimed to respond to any negative impacts that may happen)
Emergency planning
cooperation between different organizations and government departments
take immediate action
improve efficiency of rescue
comprehensive emergency plans
Insurance
encourage people to buy insurance
reduce economic loss
part of the property loss and reconstruction cost can be covered
Preventive systems (Actions aimed to minimize negative impacts from happening)
Education
drills and academic learning
escape routes
Monitoring
seismic stations around the world
used to identify epicenter
Building design
escape routes and windows
better building materials
wood, plastic, glass, metal, brick, cement, mortar
shock-proof buildings
washroom designs
light walls and gables
cross bracing
Land planning
consider the...
closeness to mountains
number of roads
space between buildings
location of hospitals
height restrictions on buildings