How do locations prepare for and respond to earthquakes?

Preventive system

Preparatory System

Definition

Actions aimed to minimize negative impacts from happening

Actions aimed to respond to any negative impacts that may happen

Monitoring

Education

Building design

Land use

Emergency response

Insurance

Seismometers

Detecting seismic waves of an earthquake

Flexible foundation

Counter Forces with Damping

Vibrational Control Devices

Pendulum Power

Shield Buildings from Vibrations

Reinforce the Building’s Structure

Earthquake-Resistant Materials

Area should remain open space

Earthquake insurance

Public education to tell people preventions

Escape routes