the differences in preparation for earthquakes in LICS and HICS Flashcards
What is a primary effect
occur as a direct result of the earthquake or volcanic eruption.
What is a secondary effect
things which result from the primary hazards
What is a primary effect of a earthquake?
the destruction of buildings, gas and water pipes could be broken and electricity could be cut off.
What is a secondary effect of a earthquake
fires, water contamination, spread of diseases, the cost of rebuilding may be high.
What is an example of an immediate response?
People are rescued from destroyed buildings.
People are evacuated.
Emergency shelters are put in place
What is an example of a long-term response?
Reconstruction of destroyed buildings will take place.
Infrastructure such as roads repaired.
Temporary housing is provided.
How have HICS prepared for earthquakes
Earthquake evacuation procedures are tested regularly and people know what to do - preparation
Hospitals are well prepared for treating victims.
The country has enough money to help with repair and rebuilding
How have LICS prepared for earthquakes?
The airfields to bring in rescuers and supplies are often many miles away - slows down immediate response.
The country only has limited money for disaster relief
Limited access to equipment for monitoring activity and movement - prediction
Some buildings are earthquake proof, but many are poorly built - protection
