This document discusses earthquake preparedness and risks in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It provides tips on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. It notes that Santo Domingo's building codes are outdated and have not been revised in 30 years, increasing earthquake risk. It also analyzes Santo Domingo's population density, infrastructure, and recommends updating building codes and enforcing them to increase safety during earthquakes.
This document provides an overview of seismic engineering and hazard management. It discusses topics such as why seismic engineering is important, especially in California, what causes earthquakes, different types of seismic waves, factors that affect earthquakes, effects of earthquakes, and safety precautions during earthquakes. It also covers other natural hazards like cyclones, tsunamis, floods, landslides, avalanches and fires as well as recommendations for hazard resistant construction.
This document is a student project submission about tsunamis and disaster management. It acknowledges the teachers and principal for their support. It then defines disasters and describes different types, including natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis. The main topic is the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The summary describes how an undersea earthquake triggered tsunamis that killed over 225,000 people across several countries. It also provides toll details for different affected locations and recommendations for reducing future tsunami damage, such as establishing warning systems and educating people about safety measures.
This document describes an Italy mission trip from June 1-17. The trip will involve helping missionaries in various cities, including Rome, Milan, Imola, and Forli. Activities will include assisting with a new church plant in Imola, running summer camps, teaching English, and coaching sports. The purpose is to support Christian missionaries and share the gospel, as Christianity has less presence in Italy compared to other religions. Participants are asked to pray for the trip and missionaries, and consider donating $3,000 per person to cover expenses.
The document summarizes efforts to build consensus around a plan to clean up decades of sediment pollution in San Diego Bay. A strategic campaign engaged elected officials, created positive media coverage, and built a broad coalition of supporters including labor groups, businesses, and community organizations. On November 9th, 2011, this diverse coalition provided testimony supporting the middle-ground cleanup plan at a public hearing. As a result, the regional water board approved the "monumental" and "historic" bay cleanup plan to address a decades-long environmental issue in the area.
Este documento lista los estudiantes inscritos para rendir exámenes de materias del segundo año de la carrera Técnico Superior en Diagnóstico por Imágenes en agosto de 2015, incluyendo sus nombres, números de documento, materias e información sobre su condición académica.
The document provides an overview of Oakland County, Michigan's internal environment as it relates to attracting alternative energy companies. It highlights the county's skilled workforce, major universities conducting alternative energy research, existing alternative energy companies, and incentives available for the industry. Statistics on job growth and investment in emerging sectors like alternative energy over recent years are also presented.
The document discusses various perspectives on success, dreams, taking action, positive thinking, learning from failure, passion and determination, and persistence. It provides motivational quotes on not limiting beliefs, viewing failure as a learning experience, being determined rather than destined for success, and how success comes from small consistent efforts over time rather than single large actions.
This document provides information about financial planning and investments. It discusses the importance of having liquid reserves, different types of investments including fixed and variable options, and factors to consider like risk, return, and taxes. It also covers retirement planning, comparing qualified versus non-qualified options, and how to structure investments for a tax-favored alternative retirement plan using universal life insurance. The key ideas are financial security, diversification, and maximizing returns while minimizing taxes and risks.
This document provides an overview of seismic engineering and hazard management. It discusses topics such as why seismic engineering is important, especially in California, what causes earthquakes, different types of seismic waves, factors that affect earthquakes, effects of earthquakes, and safety precautions during earthquakes. It also covers other natural hazards like cyclones, tsunamis, floods, landslides, avalanches and fires as well as recommendations for hazard resistant construction.
This document is a student project submission about tsunamis and disaster management. It acknowledges the teachers and principal for their support. It then defines disasters and describes different types, including natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis. The main topic is the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The summary describes how an undersea earthquake triggered tsunamis that killed over 225,000 people across several countries. It also provides toll details for different affected locations and recommendations for reducing future tsunami damage, such as establishing warning systems and educating people about safety measures.
This document describes an Italy mission trip from June 1-17. The trip will involve helping missionaries in various cities, including Rome, Milan, Imola, and Forli. Activities will include assisting with a new church plant in Imola, running summer camps, teaching English, and coaching sports. The purpose is to support Christian missionaries and share the gospel, as Christianity has less presence in Italy compared to other religions. Participants are asked to pray for the trip and missionaries, and consider donating $3,000 per person to cover expenses.
The document summarizes efforts to build consensus around a plan to clean up decades of sediment pollution in San Diego Bay. A strategic campaign engaged elected officials, created positive media coverage, and built a broad coalition of supporters including labor groups, businesses, and community organizations. On November 9th, 2011, this diverse coalition provided testimony supporting the middle-ground cleanup plan at a public hearing. As a result, the regional water board approved the "monumental" and "historic" bay cleanup plan to address a decades-long environmental issue in the area.
Este documento lista los estudiantes inscritos para rendir exámenes de materias del segundo año de la carrera Técnico Superior en Diagnóstico por Imágenes en agosto de 2015, incluyendo sus nombres, números de documento, materias e información sobre su condición académica.
The document provides an overview of Oakland County, Michigan's internal environment as it relates to attracting alternative energy companies. It highlights the county's skilled workforce, major universities conducting alternative energy research, existing alternative energy companies, and incentives available for the industry. Statistics on job growth and investment in emerging sectors like alternative energy over recent years are also presented.
The document discusses various perspectives on success, dreams, taking action, positive thinking, learning from failure, passion and determination, and persistence. It provides motivational quotes on not limiting beliefs, viewing failure as a learning experience, being determined rather than destined for success, and how success comes from small consistent efforts over time rather than single large actions.
This document provides information about financial planning and investments. It discusses the importance of having liquid reserves, different types of investments including fixed and variable options, and factors to consider like risk, return, and taxes. It also covers retirement planning, comparing qualified versus non-qualified options, and how to structure investments for a tax-favored alternative retirement plan using universal life insurance. The key ideas are financial security, diversification, and maximizing returns while minimizing taxes and risks.
This document discusses earthquake risk in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It notes that the population of Santo Domingo is approximately 2 million people, and the Septentrional fault zone that runs near the city has likely accumulated strain sufficient to produce a major earthquake in over 800 years. However, the city is ill-prepared for such an earthquake as the building codes are outdated, most homes are not built to withstand seismic activity, and many residents are unaware of proper earthquake safety procedures. The document calls for Dominican officials and construction companies to improve building codes and prepare residents for earthquakes to make Santo Domingo safer.
The document is a report on disaster management focusing on tsunamis written by Prathmesh Rongate, a 10th grade student with roll number 1022. It introduces tsunamis and disaster management, describes the types of disasters and key facts about tsunamis. It also discusses the importance of risk assessment, warning signs of tsunamis, safer construction practices, survival skills, communication methods, and sharing responsibility for disaster response across national, state and district levels. The conclusion emphasizes the need for safer construction practices and responsibility to minimize disaster impacts.
The document discusses the increasing frequency of earthquakes globally and in Bangladesh in particular. It notes that in 2011 there have already been 162 earthquakes over 5.0 magnitude worldwide. While major quakes seem to occur elsewhere, Bangladesh has not been unaffected and is ill-prepared to handle a major disaster due to lack of resources. The document outlines some common misconceptions about earthquakes and debunks the theory that intentionally causing small quakes can prevent large ones. It stresses the importance of emergency preparedness and changes needed to building codes to improve earthquake safety.
Earthquake Risk In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republicguestc204eba
The document discusses earthquake risk in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Increased construction in the city impacts urban earthquake risk, but the government has not adequately addressed this. While building codes exist, they are outdated and vague. Maps of liquefaction-prone areas have not been made. Emergency services like hospitals, fire stations and police stations are below recommended levels for the city's population. The document suggests Dominican authorities improve earthquake preparedness by updating building codes, educating citizens, and ensuring critical services and infrastructure are robust enough for disaster response.
An earthquake results from the release of stress between tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. The earth's crust is divided into major and minor tectonic plates that move slowly over time. When the plates shift violently, it causes shaking at the earth's surface known as an earthquake. During an earthquake, it is important to take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until the shaking stops if indoors. If outside, move away from buildings, trees, power lines, and other hazards. After an earthquake, assess the area for damage and injuries but avoid damaged structures. The government of India has established policies around earthquake preparedness, response, and management to increase disaster resilience.
The document provides information about disaster management and tsunamis. It defines different types of disasters and outlines the multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral nature of disaster management. Disaster management involves forecasting, warning, evacuation, search and rescue, relief, and reconstruction during pre-disaster, during disaster, and post-disaster periods. The document also describes what a tsunami is, how earthquakes can cause tsunamis, tsunami behavior as it approaches land including shoaling effect, and guidelines for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from tsunamis.
project on different types of disasters.
Also planning for disasters.
Project for every class.
Pictures from various sources.
best chosen animations.
Have very detailed and explained in formation.
Emergency management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from both natural and human-made disasters. It relies on coordination between different levels of government and organizations. Effective emergency plans address communication, emergency services training, public warning systems, shelters, and stockpiling supplies. Earthquakes occur due to shifting tectonic plates underground and preparedness involves finding safe places away from buildings during shaking. Floods can result from heavy rain or dam/levee breaches and indicators of possible flooding include heavy rainfall and water accumulation. Preparedness includes maintaining drainage, street cleaning, and rainwater harvesting to reduce flooding impacts. Fires can start from electrical issues, cooking, or smoking and preparedness involves proper use and maintenance of different
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk during earthquakes.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to increase earthquake preparedness.
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk in an earthquake.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to better protect citizens from earthquakes.
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk during earthquakes.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to increase earthquake preparedness.
Its all about noise pollution earthquake and lightiningDeepak Kumar
The document discusses lightning formation and safety during lightning storms. It explains that lightning occurs when positive and negative charges in storm clouds become separated and lightning acts to equalize the charges by creating currents. It is dangerous to be outside or near open areas during a storm, and the key is to immediately find shelter in a grounded building or vehicle and avoid contact with anything metal or electrical. It is important to stay sheltered for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike to ensure the storm has passed.
The document discusses earthquakes, including what causes them, their effects, and how to prepare for and respond to them. Some key points include:
- Earthquakes are caused by movements of tectonic plates and can cause widespread damage and loss of life.
- Major historical earthquakes are described that caused extensive damage, such as in Kobe, Japan and Bhuj, India.
- Earthquakes can have secondary effects like tsunamis, land faults, fires, liquefaction, and epidemics.
- Advice is provided on how to prepare for earthquakes and stay safe during and after shaking occurs.
This document discusses design considerations for disaster mitigation and resilient architecture. It emphasizes designing structures to withstand natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and extreme weather through measures like elevated foundations, sturdy roofs, shutters, and locating critical systems on upper floors. Resilient design also prepares for human-caused disasters by using fire-resistant materials and planning for emergencies when utilities may fail. The document stresses understanding local risks and building flexibly to adapt to varying disaster situations.
An earthquake occurs due to a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can cause widespread damage through ground shaking, landslides, liquefaction and tsunamis. The 2010 Haiti earthquake, caused by tectonic plates sliding past each other, measured 7.0 on the Richter scale and resulted in over 300,000 deaths as well as severe damage to infrastructure and buildings. The effects were exacerbated by challenges in distributing aid and secondary issues like disease outbreaks and homelessness.
Santo Domingo faces increased earthquake risk due to rapid construction that has not been regulated by updated building codes. Major earthquakes have struck the region repeatedly over the past century. Santo Domingo is ill-prepared for a major quake, with too few hospitals, police stations, and fire stations relative to its large population. A survey found that most residents do not know what to do during an earthquake. The government must take action by educating citizens, passing new building codes, and following safety measures used in cities like Seattle and San Francisco to reduce Santo Domingo's urban earthquake risk.
Running head PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IPP4IP .docxjoellemurphey
Running head: PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IP
P4IP 2
PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IP
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Professor Knetzger
Connie Hutson
15 September 2013
PBAD201-1303B-03 P43IP
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Professor Knetzger
Connie Hutson
15 September 2013
Earthquake Preparedness
Every disaster has different effects. It can cause permanent damage or temporary inconvenience. This research paper seeks to illustrate how to avoid terrible outcomes of unexpected earthquakes. Every disaster, if prepared for can cause less damage. An earthquake is one natural disaster that has a high rate of damage in its after effects. It is known as the abrupt and fast shaking of the ground caused as rock breaks and shifts due to the strain that has accumulated over a long period (Walker 2008). Earthquakes are one of the major disasters not anticipated, and they end up causing irreparable damage. This paper will use a sample of the San Francisco Bay area. It has a population size of 7,150,739 people as at the census taken in 2010. The Bay Area sits at border where a couple of the earth’s biggest tectonic plates intersect and pass each other. Sometimes, the boundary faults may break. Then the North American plate hurls at the Pacific Plates. This is when an earthquake occurs.
The area has had a number of earthquakes, a trend that scientists cannot take to be random. Some of the earthquakes have a magnitude of 6 and even higher. There is a high frequency of earthquakes. It is estimated that there is a 50% probability that in the next thirty years there will be more occurrences of the same magnitude. Ranging from 1836 to 1911, there was an alarming 18 earthquakes. The Earthquake that occurred in 1906 caused a great strain. This is believed to be the reason for the reduction in earthquakes since only one followed that. The Loma Prieta earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1. It occurred after 1979 (Walker 2008).
Factors that make this area suitable for my proposal are the population of bay area is considerably high, and a great number of people will be affected by an earthquake should it occur. The reason for this is that the area is strategically located between two tectonic plates, making it prone to earthquake occurrence. In addition to this, the continual damage proves that the area needs to take up measures to keep it free from more damage. It could gain from learning about disaster preparedness. These strategies would eliminate the greater risks by foreseeing them and training the residents. From studies carried out bay area is prone to the occurrence of earthquake especially in the future due to the factors mentioned above. Furthermore, only a few individual poses the disaster management skills, which increases fears and further affect the area economic ...
The document discusses earthquakes, including what causes them, their effects, and how to prepare for and respond to them. Earthquakes are caused by movements of tectonic plates and can cause widespread damage, injury and loss of life. When an earthquake strikes, it is important to take shelter, avoid hazardous areas and utilities, and check for injuries and safeguard against further damage or aftershocks. Preparation steps like securing furniture and utilities can help minimize risks from earthquakes.
natural disaster project by mirza ibrahim from greenwich academy199917
This document provides an introduction to disaster management. It discusses that while disasters have always occurred, their frequency and damage has increased significantly in recent decades. It then outlines different types of natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, cyclones, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. For each disaster, it provides examples of management strategies like developing emergency plans and preparing supplies. The document also discusses man-made disasters, fires, and industrial hazards, and strategies for responding to them. Finally, it outlines key aspects of disaster management like preparedness, mitigation, and the full disaster management cycle.
what to do when earthquake a presentation.pptx304129
This document provides guidance on conducting earthquake drills. It outlines a 4-stage process: 1) Planning/organizing with a Disaster Management Committee, 2) Developing an evacuation plan with designated routes and areas, 3) Conducting orientations for building occupants, 4) Holding the actual drill with phases including alarm, response, evacuation, assembly and evaluation. The goal is to ensure safety and train occupants with proper response through regular practice drills to mitigate earthquake disasters.
This document discusses earthquake risk in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It notes that the population of Santo Domingo is approximately 2 million people, and the Septentrional fault zone that runs near the city has likely accumulated strain sufficient to produce a major earthquake in over 800 years. However, the city is ill-prepared for such an earthquake as the building codes are outdated, most homes are not built to withstand seismic activity, and many residents are unaware of proper earthquake safety procedures. The document calls for Dominican officials and construction companies to improve building codes and prepare residents for earthquakes to make Santo Domingo safer.
The document is a report on disaster management focusing on tsunamis written by Prathmesh Rongate, a 10th grade student with roll number 1022. It introduces tsunamis and disaster management, describes the types of disasters and key facts about tsunamis. It also discusses the importance of risk assessment, warning signs of tsunamis, safer construction practices, survival skills, communication methods, and sharing responsibility for disaster response across national, state and district levels. The conclusion emphasizes the need for safer construction practices and responsibility to minimize disaster impacts.
The document discusses the increasing frequency of earthquakes globally and in Bangladesh in particular. It notes that in 2011 there have already been 162 earthquakes over 5.0 magnitude worldwide. While major quakes seem to occur elsewhere, Bangladesh has not been unaffected and is ill-prepared to handle a major disaster due to lack of resources. The document outlines some common misconceptions about earthquakes and debunks the theory that intentionally causing small quakes can prevent large ones. It stresses the importance of emergency preparedness and changes needed to building codes to improve earthquake safety.
Earthquake Risk In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republicguestc204eba
The document discusses earthquake risk in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Increased construction in the city impacts urban earthquake risk, but the government has not adequately addressed this. While building codes exist, they are outdated and vague. Maps of liquefaction-prone areas have not been made. Emergency services like hospitals, fire stations and police stations are below recommended levels for the city's population. The document suggests Dominican authorities improve earthquake preparedness by updating building codes, educating citizens, and ensuring critical services and infrastructure are robust enough for disaster response.
An earthquake results from the release of stress between tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. The earth's crust is divided into major and minor tectonic plates that move slowly over time. When the plates shift violently, it causes shaking at the earth's surface known as an earthquake. During an earthquake, it is important to take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until the shaking stops if indoors. If outside, move away from buildings, trees, power lines, and other hazards. After an earthquake, assess the area for damage and injuries but avoid damaged structures. The government of India has established policies around earthquake preparedness, response, and management to increase disaster resilience.
The document provides information about disaster management and tsunamis. It defines different types of disasters and outlines the multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral nature of disaster management. Disaster management involves forecasting, warning, evacuation, search and rescue, relief, and reconstruction during pre-disaster, during disaster, and post-disaster periods. The document also describes what a tsunami is, how earthquakes can cause tsunamis, tsunami behavior as it approaches land including shoaling effect, and guidelines for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from tsunamis.
project on different types of disasters.
Also planning for disasters.
Project for every class.
Pictures from various sources.
best chosen animations.
Have very detailed and explained in formation.
Emergency management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from both natural and human-made disasters. It relies on coordination between different levels of government and organizations. Effective emergency plans address communication, emergency services training, public warning systems, shelters, and stockpiling supplies. Earthquakes occur due to shifting tectonic plates underground and preparedness involves finding safe places away from buildings during shaking. Floods can result from heavy rain or dam/levee breaches and indicators of possible flooding include heavy rainfall and water accumulation. Preparedness includes maintaining drainage, street cleaning, and rainwater harvesting to reduce flooding impacts. Fires can start from electrical issues, cooking, or smoking and preparedness involves proper use and maintenance of different
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk during earthquakes.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to increase earthquake preparedness.
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk in an earthquake.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to better protect citizens from earthquakes.
1) A survey of students in the Dominican Republic found that only around half had an emergency plan with their family, and only a third had adequate emergency supplies.
2) Building codes in the Dominican Republic are outdated and do not account for modern technology, putting buildings at risk during earthquakes.
3) Major earthquakes in the Dominican Republic's history have caused significant damage, and often occur during hurricane season from August to October. The government needs to improve infrastructure, emergency communication systems, and evacuation planning to increase earthquake preparedness.
Its all about noise pollution earthquake and lightiningDeepak Kumar
The document discusses lightning formation and safety during lightning storms. It explains that lightning occurs when positive and negative charges in storm clouds become separated and lightning acts to equalize the charges by creating currents. It is dangerous to be outside or near open areas during a storm, and the key is to immediately find shelter in a grounded building or vehicle and avoid contact with anything metal or electrical. It is important to stay sheltered for at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike to ensure the storm has passed.
The document discusses earthquakes, including what causes them, their effects, and how to prepare for and respond to them. Some key points include:
- Earthquakes are caused by movements of tectonic plates and can cause widespread damage and loss of life.
- Major historical earthquakes are described that caused extensive damage, such as in Kobe, Japan and Bhuj, India.
- Earthquakes can have secondary effects like tsunamis, land faults, fires, liquefaction, and epidemics.
- Advice is provided on how to prepare for earthquakes and stay safe during and after shaking occurs.
This document discusses design considerations for disaster mitigation and resilient architecture. It emphasizes designing structures to withstand natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and extreme weather through measures like elevated foundations, sturdy roofs, shutters, and locating critical systems on upper floors. Resilient design also prepares for human-caused disasters by using fire-resistant materials and planning for emergencies when utilities may fail. The document stresses understanding local risks and building flexibly to adapt to varying disaster situations.
An earthquake occurs due to a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can cause widespread damage through ground shaking, landslides, liquefaction and tsunamis. The 2010 Haiti earthquake, caused by tectonic plates sliding past each other, measured 7.0 on the Richter scale and resulted in over 300,000 deaths as well as severe damage to infrastructure and buildings. The effects were exacerbated by challenges in distributing aid and secondary issues like disease outbreaks and homelessness.
Santo Domingo faces increased earthquake risk due to rapid construction that has not been regulated by updated building codes. Major earthquakes have struck the region repeatedly over the past century. Santo Domingo is ill-prepared for a major quake, with too few hospitals, police stations, and fire stations relative to its large population. A survey found that most residents do not know what to do during an earthquake. The government must take action by educating citizens, passing new building codes, and following safety measures used in cities like Seattle and San Francisco to reduce Santo Domingo's urban earthquake risk.
Running head PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IPP4IP .docxjoellemurphey
Running head: PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IP
P4IP 2
PBAD201-1303B-03 P4IP
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Professor Knetzger
Connie Hutson
15 September 2013
PBAD201-1303B-03 P43IP
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Professor Knetzger
Connie Hutson
15 September 2013
Earthquake Preparedness
Every disaster has different effects. It can cause permanent damage or temporary inconvenience. This research paper seeks to illustrate how to avoid terrible outcomes of unexpected earthquakes. Every disaster, if prepared for can cause less damage. An earthquake is one natural disaster that has a high rate of damage in its after effects. It is known as the abrupt and fast shaking of the ground caused as rock breaks and shifts due to the strain that has accumulated over a long period (Walker 2008). Earthquakes are one of the major disasters not anticipated, and they end up causing irreparable damage. This paper will use a sample of the San Francisco Bay area. It has a population size of 7,150,739 people as at the census taken in 2010. The Bay Area sits at border where a couple of the earth’s biggest tectonic plates intersect and pass each other. Sometimes, the boundary faults may break. Then the North American plate hurls at the Pacific Plates. This is when an earthquake occurs.
The area has had a number of earthquakes, a trend that scientists cannot take to be random. Some of the earthquakes have a magnitude of 6 and even higher. There is a high frequency of earthquakes. It is estimated that there is a 50% probability that in the next thirty years there will be more occurrences of the same magnitude. Ranging from 1836 to 1911, there was an alarming 18 earthquakes. The Earthquake that occurred in 1906 caused a great strain. This is believed to be the reason for the reduction in earthquakes since only one followed that. The Loma Prieta earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1. It occurred after 1979 (Walker 2008).
Factors that make this area suitable for my proposal are the population of bay area is considerably high, and a great number of people will be affected by an earthquake should it occur. The reason for this is that the area is strategically located between two tectonic plates, making it prone to earthquake occurrence. In addition to this, the continual damage proves that the area needs to take up measures to keep it free from more damage. It could gain from learning about disaster preparedness. These strategies would eliminate the greater risks by foreseeing them and training the residents. From studies carried out bay area is prone to the occurrence of earthquake especially in the future due to the factors mentioned above. Furthermore, only a few individual poses the disaster management skills, which increases fears and further affect the area economic ...
The document discusses earthquakes, including what causes them, their effects, and how to prepare for and respond to them. Earthquakes are caused by movements of tectonic plates and can cause widespread damage, injury and loss of life. When an earthquake strikes, it is important to take shelter, avoid hazardous areas and utilities, and check for injuries and safeguard against further damage or aftershocks. Preparation steps like securing furniture and utilities can help minimize risks from earthquakes.
natural disaster project by mirza ibrahim from greenwich academy199917
This document provides an introduction to disaster management. It discusses that while disasters have always occurred, their frequency and damage has increased significantly in recent decades. It then outlines different types of natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, cyclones, volcanic eruptions, and landslides. For each disaster, it provides examples of management strategies like developing emergency plans and preparing supplies. The document also discusses man-made disasters, fires, and industrial hazards, and strategies for responding to them. Finally, it outlines key aspects of disaster management like preparedness, mitigation, and the full disaster management cycle.
what to do when earthquake a presentation.pptx304129
This document provides guidance on conducting earthquake drills. It outlines a 4-stage process: 1) Planning/organizing with a Disaster Management Committee, 2) Developing an evacuation plan with designated routes and areas, 3) Conducting orientations for building occupants, 4) Holding the actual drill with phases including alarm, response, evacuation, assembly and evaluation. The goal is to ensure safety and train occupants with proper response through regular practice drills to mitigate earthquake disasters.
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1. Earthquake Risks in
Santo Domingo
By: José Bonetti, Jacobo Cantisano, and David He
Period F- Science
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2. Preparedness for
Earthquakes
People that know what to
• Before an Earthquake: If you live in a constant earthquake zone, you
should buy supplies monthly.
do during an Earthquake • Before an earthquake strikes you must have a plan.
• In order to survive you most likely need to have a first aid kit, canned
Have an idea 90% food, can opener, battery-operated radio, flashlight, bottled water,
protective clothing, and written instructions on how to turn off electricity,
Do not have an idea 6% gas, and water in case of a disaster.
Do not know 3% • If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should stay inside and get
under a desk or table and hold on to it. Alternatively, you can sit next to an
Have no answer 1% interior wall. Avoid exterior walls, glass, and heavy furniture. If you are in
bed, cover your head with as many pillows as you can. If the earthquake
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occurs while you are outdoors, get in the open and avoid buildings, power
lines, or anything that may fall on you. If you are in a car, you should stop
in an open space or clearing. But remember to avoid bridges, electricity
poles, and tunnels, as they may collapse on you.
• After an Earthquake: You should first of all check to see if you and others
are injured. If you smell gas, you should open all windows and leave the
house. Avoid lighting matches while standing near the source of gas. Do
not use any electrical apparel. Remember, small earthquakes may occur
after the main one, known as aftershocks. Aftershocks may occur from
hours to even weeks after the main earthquake. Fix all loose and unsteady
material as soon as possible. Calm down and avoid pieces of materials
that are hanging loose because they might fall on you.
• In case you get trapped under the debris, remain calm and hope for the
best. Try not to move a lot or shout a lot, as dust may surround your
airspace. Make sure to move your fingers and toes slightly to allow blood
to flow. If possible, cover your mouth with your hands or any cloth-like
90 material. Tap on a wall or use a flashlight so that rescuers can notice you.
3. Building Codes in Santo Domingo
The building codes for Santo Domingo is very outmoded and old. It has never been revised or changed for the last thirty years.
There was a paper published by the president of Sodosismica, the dominican society of seismology and seismic engineering, in
which he writes about the risk of an earthquake in Santo Domingo. He reminds us of the earthquake in 1946, in which many
buildings were destroyed and many lives were lost due to the fact that a tsunami followed up after the major earthquake
occur. It even destroyed the community in Nagua. Floors and buildings under went liquefaction, which caused them to collapse.
This is why building safer codes, or in other words, earthquake protection, will solve all your troubles.
“The Code is indeed a very outdated document.
The need for a modern Code is evident. It is
expected that the work currently in progress
will fulfill this acute need within a short period
of time.” - Jorge Gutiérrez.
Recommendation
• This document is extremely important for the safety of all human beings
living in the Dominican Republic, therefore we need to make sure the
government revises the codes and updates them. Not only this, but he
also needs to enforce the building codes, so that every architecture or
engineering apply them to the buildings they are working on. This will
increase the amount of safeness when an earthquakes, or even a tsunami
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4. Infrastructures and Population
Risk at Santo Domingo
The population of Santo Domingo is estimated to be about
2,084,852.
The area of the city of Santo Domingo is 104.44 km²
Earthquake risk: 2,084,852 (population)/135 km (distance of
threatening fault= 15443. This means that when an
earthquake occurs, 15443 people per kilometer are in danger.
Santo Domingo has 11 fire stations. Approximately, there is
about 1 fire station for every 9 square kilometers.
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In Santo Domingo, there are more or less 28 police station, so
every 4 square kilometers there is at least 1 police station.
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25 hospitals are located in Santo Domingo. Every 4.1 square
kilometers there is around 1 hospital.
5. What is being done in other cities to
prepare for earthquakes?
What is being done in cities that have receive major
earthquakes? San Francisco, California
Portland, Oregon San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is focusing on a project
that will substitute and fix water systems, such as pipes, tunnels,
tanks, etc..., with better ones capable of resisting earthquakes.
• Portland is establishing evacuation areas in buildings Likewise, San Francisco re-modeled their airport so that it could
and public places such as airports, high schools, and withstand earthquakes. This way, in case of an emergency,
stadiums to make sure that everyone is capable of medical services and emergency aid are able to arrive.
escaping into safe zones if an earthquake strikes.
• Moreover, Portland began building its infrastructure
( highways, bridges, airport, schools, police stations, In addition, an earthquake scientist made a booklet to educate
etc...) in a way that will cope with earthquakes. people what to do and what not to do in case of an earthquake.
• As well, Portland started to establish
communication radios (such as, radio stations, Furthermore, San Francisco already started to built
websites, etc...) to make sure everyone is informed. infrastructure capable of tolerating an earthquake attack. It
even started to build building codes for safety.
• Luckily, people who have lost their homes due to an
earthquake can go to temporary shelters that
Portland has provided them with.
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6. Earthquake history at
Dominican Republic
What part of the country receives This are some of the
more earthquakes? major earthquakes
The truth is that the Northern and Southeastern part both
that have occur in the
receive the most earthquakes. The Northern part obtains most Dominican Republic
of the earthquakes because it is located in the North American
Plate, which is one of the plates that gets struck by earthquakes
regularly. The Southeast also receives most of the earthquakes Strong earthquake shakes the
that happen in Dominican Republic because it is located in the May 12, island, causing damage in
Puerto Rican Trench and they receive some earthquakes, too. 1910 Barahona, Baní, San Cristobal,
With this collected information we found statistics that show Azua, and Santo Domingo.
us how many earthquakes can strike annually. This gives us a
base of information to analyze what is happening and make an
act. 100 people died and 20,000 were left
homeless. Its magnitude was 8.1 and caused a
Statistics have shown that 13 minor earthquakes
August 4, tsunami that was felt in the whole island,
causing structural damages in Puerto Plata,
happen per month. Thats about 156 earthquakes 1946 San Francisco de Macoris, Salcedo, Moca, La
Vega, Santiago, San Pedro de Macoris, Monte
per year! Plata, and Santo Domingo.
The size of this earthquakes vary from 3.0 to 4.0 This earthquake caused severe
magnitude. damage to buildings in major cities
September such as Puerto Plata and Santiago.
The average size of all this earthquakes is 3.3 22, 2003 Likewise, it caused damages in
some school buildings in Northern
magnitude.
towns.