The earthquake preparedness and response system is presented as a part of Masters of planning and Interior Designing elective course at Ansal University in 2018.

1. EARTHQUAKE

2. Presented By :
Nandini Bhandari
(MArch. Interior Architecture)
Biswadeep Acharya (MPlan)

3. OVERVIEW OF AN
EARTHQUAKE
An earthquake is a sudden shaking movement of the surface
of the earth. It is known as a quake, trembler or
tremor. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so
weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to toss
people around and destroy whole cities.
Earthquakes are caused by sudden tectonic movements in the
Earth’s crust. The main cause is that when tectonic plates, one
rides over the other, causing orogeny collide (mountain
building), earthquakes.

4. OVERVIEW OF AN
EARTHQUAKE
Important Terms

5. OVERVIEW OF AN
EARTHQUAKE

6. EFFECTS OF AN
EARTHQUAKE

7. EFFECTS OF AN
EARTHQUAKE

8. OVERVIEW OF AN
EARTHQUAKE

9. INDICATORS OF AN
EARTHQUAKE

10. INDICATIORS
& STAKE HOLDERS
Governments: An inter-agency, multi-sectoral capacity
assessment has been completed resulting in clear measurable
actions to strengthen and maintain preparedness capacity.
Appropriate ongoing training programmes, including simulation
exercises have been developed and implemented at the
national, provincial and local levels.
Funding for institutional capacity building and technical training
is included in budgets and available in a consistent and timely
manner.

11. INDICATIORS
& STAKE HOLDERS
Civil Society: Civil society stakeholders participate in the capacity
assessment process.
Civil society stakeholders and communities receive adequate
training and other support to be able to fulfil their roles within
the preparedness system. Universities, specialized technical
agencies, and disaster preparedness organizations are involved
in capacity building initiatives for disaster preparedness.
Regional Organizations: Training materials and courses are
provided to Member States and other stakeholders to increase
regional capacity in disaster preparedness and response.

12. INDICATIORS
& STAKE HOLDERS
Regional self-assessment conducted to assess capacities
available within the region to support States and disaster
management actors, and to identify and priorities action to
address possible gaps.
Regional training and capacity standards are in place and
disseminated throughout the region.
International Actors: Lessons learned and good case studies
are collected and shared with other countries.
Technical support provided to regional and national actors to
implement capacity building plans as appropriate.

13. EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS
• Establish Family Earthquake Plan
• Practice Drills
• Choose Out-of-State Friend/Relative
• Person Family Members Can Contact to Report
Whereabouts & Conditions
• Learn First Aid/CPR
• Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-Sufficient After an
Earthquake
• Prepare Earthquake Emergency Kit
Home Earthquake Preparedness

14. EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS
• 1 Gallon of Water per
Person per Day (3 Day
Minimum)
• First Aid Kit/Book
• 3 Days of Food
• Non-Electric Can Opener
• Portable Radio,
Flashlights, & Batteries
• Extra Glasses, House/Car Keys
• Essential Medications
• ABC Fire Extinguisher
• Blankets/Sleeping Bag
• Water Purification Kit
• Essentials for Infants, Elderly, or Pets
• Instructions on How to Turn Off:
Gas, Water, and Electricity
Home Earthquake Emergency Kit

15. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
During an Earthquake - Indoors
• Stay There! Do NOT Run Outside
• Stay Calm & Remember the Phase, “Duck,
Cover, and Hold”
• Duck – And Look for Cover
• Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk or Table
• Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg Until
Shaking Stops

16. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE During an Earthquake - Indoors
• Face Away from Windows
• Stay Clear of Tall Objects that May Topple
Over
• Watch for Falling Objects

17. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
During an Earthquake – In an Elevator
• Will Not Fall Down the Shaft
• May Lose Power
• May Stop & Lights May Go Out
• Use Emergency Alarm
• Await Emergency Crew & Follow Directions

18. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
Outdoors
• Get into the Open
• Stay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines
• Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or Lighters
• If Driving:
• Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside Car
• Avoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts, Power Lines,
or Signs
• Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & Tunnels

19. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
Outdoors
• In Mountainous Area
• Falling Rocks & Other Debris
• On the Beach/Ocean Front
• Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards Inland
• Tsunami Hazard
• Several Hours Afterwards
• Multiple Tsunamis
• 1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake
• 11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake
• 120 Fatalities From Tsunami

20. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
Public Areas
• Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds & Structural Hazards
• Theatre – Crouch in Seat
• Ball Park or Stadium
• Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exits
• Shopping Malls
• Avoid Glass Displays
• Head to Back of Shop
• Warehouse Store

21. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
Activity Analysis

22. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE AND
AWARENESS
After Initial Shock Have Subsided
• Remain Calm & Be Prepared for Aftershocks
• Check for Injuries & Administer First Aid to the Degree
You Are Trained for
• Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your Floor
• Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical Devices

23. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE AND
AWARENESS
After Initial Shock Have Subsided
• Do Not Use Telephones Except in Extreme
Emergencies
• Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to Receive
Emergency Information Calls
• Follow Directions Over the Building PA System
or by the Floor Wardens
• Use Emergency Supplies If Necessary

24. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
STRATEGIES
• Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected Gathering Place & Perform
Head Count–Is Everyone Accounted For?
• Search Floor for Missing or Injured Personnel
• Attend Injured Persons
After Effects of Shock

25. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
STRATEGIES
After Effects of Shock
• Prepare Condition Report for Area & Provide to Building
Management
• Number of People on Floor
• Number of Injured People & Description of Injuries
• Description of Apparent Structural Damage
• Immediate Needs
• Floor Cannot Immediately Evacuate
• Must Assess Damage to Stairways

26. EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE
STRATEGIES
After Effects of Shock
• Turn- On Battery-Operated Radio
• Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Going on in the
Surrounding Community
• Listen for Emergency Instructions
• Take Inventory of Emergency Supplies
• May Be Needed to Last Several Days
• Conserve Supplies
• Await for O.K. to Evacuate

27. IDEAL RESPONSE
MODEL
JAPAN AND HAITI
EARTHQUAKE MODEL

28. IDEAL RESPONSE
MODEL
JAPAN AND HAITI
EARTHQUAKE MODEL

29. IDEAL RESPONSE
MODEL
JAPAN AND HAITI
EARTHQUAKE MODEL
Source : ASCE.

30. CASE STUDIES
NEPAL
Source :Care Foundation

31. CASE STUDIES GUJRAT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
25 Year
GUJARAT HAZARD RISK ZONATION
50 Year
100 Year 200 YearSource : GSDMA

32. CASE STUDIES GUJRAT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
GUJARAT HAZARD RESPONSE FLOW CHART
Source : GSDMA
District Emergency Operation Center (DEOCs)
Immediate first response to any
disaster has to be from the district
administration
Taluka Emergency Operation Center (TEOCs)
STATE Emergency Operation Center (SEOCs)

33. CASE STUDIES GUJRAT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
GUJARAT HAZARD RESPONSE CITIZEN SAFETY GUIDELINE
Source : GSDMA
 Tell the facts about earthquake to your family members
 Construct new buildings with earthquake resistant method
and strengthen the old buildings
 Insure your house and family members
 Take the training for first aid and fire fighting
 Do not keep cots near the glass window
 Do not keep heavy and fragile things in the selves
 Do not hang photo frames, mirrors, or glasses up your bed
 Keep your important documents, some cash and necessary
articles ready in a bag
 Get your house insured before the earthquake
 Identify special skills of neighbor (medical, technical) so that
it can be utilized in emergency

34. CASE STUDIES GUJRAT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
GUJARAT HAZARD RESPONSE CITIZEN SAFETY GUIDELINE DURING EARTHQUAKE
Source : GSDMA
 During Earthquake
 Do not panic
 If already inside, than Stay indoors! Get under a heavy desk
or table and hang on to it.
 If fire breaks out, drop on the floor and crawl towards the
exist
 If you are out doors during the quake, keep away from
buildings, trees and electricity lines. Walk towards open
places, in a calm and composed manner.
 If you are driving, quickly but carefully move your car as far
out of traffic as possible and stop. Do not stop on or under a
bridge or overpass or under trees, light posts, power lines,
or signs. Stay inside the car until shaking stops
 If you are in a school, get under a desk or table and hold on

35. CASE STUDIES GUJRAT EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
GUJARAT HAZARD RESPONSE CITIZEN SAFETY GUIDELINE AFTER EARTHQUAKE
Source : GSDMA
 After the Earthquake
 Do not be afraid of the aftershocks
 Listen to radio-TV and other media for Government announcement
 Check for injuries to yourself and those around you.
 Take first aid where you can Extinguish fire, if any Examine walls,
floors, doors, staircases and windows to make sure that the
building is not in danger of collapsing
 Do not enter into the unsafe or risky houses or buildings.
 Inspect for Gas leaks-If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing
noises, open a window and quickly leave the building.
 Don’t light your kitchen stove if you suspect a gas leak.
 Do not keep telephone lines busy unnecessarily Switch off electric
lines

36. CONCLUSION

37. REFERENCES
• https://www.toppr.com/guides/evs/when-the-earth-shook/effects-of-
earthquake/
• https://slideplayer.com/slide/5683330/
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/earthquake.htm
• GSDMA
• https://slideplayer.com/slide/4522525/
• https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-earthquake-and-what-causes-them-happen
• ASCE
• Care Foundation

38. Each
life is
Precious..