Preparing for Earthquakes: Lessons for India

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Natural Disasters
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Author: T. G. Sitharam, Sreevalsa Kolathayar ISBN: 9783319595221
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: T. G. Sitharam, Sreevalsa Kolathayar
ISBN: 9783319595221
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: October 31, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The primary goals of this brief are to invoke alertness and solidarity among the public in earthquake prone areas of India, and to empower the community to prepare themselves to face and manage the aftermath of an earthquake. The work presented here sheds new light on the action plans to be taken by the common public and public agencies, before, during and after earthquakes to safeguard lives of people and minimize loss of assets.

This carefully presented book articulates various factors related to earthquake preparedness, and develops guidelines and useful tips for communicating them to relevant stakeholders. The book has been divided into three parts: (i) the first providing background which explains earthquakes in general and seismicity of India (ii) the second explores earthquake preparedness intended for individuals, families and various stakeholders, and (iii) the final section which describes various strategies for communities to prepare themselves for a future earthquake.

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The primary goals of this brief are to invoke alertness and solidarity among the public in earthquake prone areas of India, and to empower the community to prepare themselves to face and manage the aftermath of an earthquake. The work presented here sheds new light on the action plans to be taken by the common public and public agencies, before, during and after earthquakes to safeguard lives of people and minimize loss of assets.

This carefully presented book articulates various factors related to earthquake preparedness, and develops guidelines and useful tips for communicating them to relevant stakeholders. The book has been divided into three parts: (i) the first providing background which explains earthquakes in general and seismicity of India (ii) the second explores earthquake preparedness intended for individuals, families and various stakeholders, and (iii) the final section which describes various strategies for communities to prepare themselves for a future earthquake.

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