Preparing For Earthquakes Lessons For India

Author : T. G. Sitharam,Sreevalsa Kolathayar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319595221

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Preparing for Earthquakes: Lessons for India by T. G. Sitharam,Sreevalsa Kolathayar Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 0943198674

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Lessons Learned Over Time: Innovative earthquake recovery in India by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Bridges
ISBN : 0943198968

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Lessons Learned Over Time by Anonim Pdf

This publication is a major contribution to earthquake recovery literature. It focuses on the Government of Maharashtra's housing rebuilding program, financed in large part through a World Bank credit, following the September 1993 Maharashtra, India earthquake. The project is one of the largest ever attempted in the world, particularly with its emphasis on nonengineered, unreinforced masonry construction. Ultimately, 27,000 new houses were built and another 189,000 were repaired. The sheer volume of houses rebuilt, repaired, or strengthened is impressive in speed, quantity, and general quality. These houses were rebuilt within the context of an even larger rehabilitation program that included other social and economic elements as well as the preparation of a disaster management plan. This report highlights observations that may be useful to earthquake risk reduction professionals. While this is a project carried out in a developing country with different construction materials and practices from developed countries, many of the strategies adopted are appropriate for consideration in all contexts.

Author : Dr. R. K. Dave
Publisher : Prowess Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781545721759

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Disaster Management in India: Challenges and Strategies by Dr. R. K. Dave Pdf

This book – “Disaster Management in India: Challenges and Strategies” - provides a practical and realistic understanding of the evolving status of disaster management in India. The book discusses techno-legal systems for disaster management and their real-life effectiveness based upon the author’s own professional experience as well as available literature including studies, reviews and audits reports.A case study of the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake conducted by the author is at the nucleus of the book and provides a clear understanding on how interdependent sub-systems (social, organisational, infrastructure) can fail during sever incidents, and the consequences thereof.Lack of resources, lack of coordination, and poor communication are endemic to severely damaged disaster environments like the 2001 Bhuj earthquake and are very commonly seen across the world. What is more important for the future is that new methods are being evolved that overcome the potential risks posed by such initial conditions for improving organizational performance. Lessons from the 2001 Bhuj earthquake highlighted in this book are still relevant and provide directions for well-designed future interventions.The book critically examines performance status of disaster management in the post DM Act 2005 period and identifies many relevant issues and challenges – including development of effective institutions for disaster risk management.At the end, the book proposes intervention strategies for strengthening and improving disaster management systems keeping in mind the latest developments and best-practices suited to Indian conditions. Drawing on the author’s decades of experience both in the domains of disaster management and technology, the book provides tips on - Emergency Operations Center design and development; Media integration into DM, emergency Resources Management systems development and Crowd management.

Author : Sreevalsa Kolathayar,Indrajit Pal,Siau Chen Chian,Arpita Mondal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811653124

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Civil Engineering for Disaster Risk Reduction by Sreevalsa Kolathayar,Indrajit Pal,Siau Chen Chian,Arpita Mondal Pdf

The book is a comprehensive volume on multi-hazards and their management for a sustainable built environment. It focuses on the role of civil engineering in building disaster resilient society. This book brings together all diverse disciplines of civil engineering and related areas (for example, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, GIS, and remote sensing) towards a common goal of disaster resilience through an interdisciplinary approach. It contains methods and case studies focusing on civil engineering solutions to reduce the disaster risk. The book contents are aligned in line with the priorities set by UN-Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and UN-SDGs to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. The book will be a useful comprehensive reference for disaster risk reduction beneficial for engineering students, teaching faculty, researchers, industry professionals and policymakers.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : PURD:32754071759876

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The Earthquake in India by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia Pdf

Author : Khadg Singh Valdiya
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8125027351

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Coping with Natural Hazards by Khadg Singh Valdiya Pdf

This book is a collection of twenty one papers presented during the symposium on Coping with Natural Hazards at University of Pune on 5 and 6 October 2001. This very successful symposium, organised by the National Academy of Sciences, outlined the strategies our country should adopt to be prepared to face hazards like earthquakes, floods, landslides, avalanches, cyclones, droughts and desertification. It contains papers by pre-eminent scientists and leading lights like Professors M G K Menon, P K Das, D R Sikka and R K Bhandari and many others. Each paper has been critically reviewed by atleast two experts in their respective fields.

Author : Shirish Patel,Aromar Revi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136518072

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Recovering from Earthquakes by Shirish Patel,Aromar Revi Pdf

Earthquakes come without warming, and often cause massive devastation, resulting not only in the loss of property but also of lives. Many of the survivors suffer from intense and lasting psychological trauma. This book covers the experience of recent earthquakes in India, and what has been learnt (and what we have failed to learn) in the process of managing the aftermath in each case. This includes immediate medical attention, long-term mental health care, and the reconstruction of housing and infrastructure in both rural and urban areas. The experiences of the contributors, many of whom have actively contributed their expertise to disaster management and recovery, help us understand what problems require a swift response and which aspects should be based on detailed analyses keeping in mind local conditions. Reconstruction is seen as offering an opportunity to rebuild society such that all sections of the population are empowered and brought into the community’s decision-making process. It is also an opportunity to develop construction techniques that are suited to local materials and skills but are also more earthquake-resistant than the old. And finally, there is the realisation that the best first responders are local community groups which need to be nurtured, and trained in crisis management and risk mitigation.

Author : Robin Spence,Emily So
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119619468

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Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes? by Robin Spence,Emily So Pdf

Learn from the personal experience and insights of leading earthquake engineering specialists as they examine the lessons from disasters of the last 30 years and propose a path to earthquake safety worldwide Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes?: Building for Safety in Seismic Areas delivers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the key lessons taught by building failures during earthquakes around the world. The book uses empirical evidence to describe the successes of earthquake engineering and disaster preparedness, as well as the failures that may have had tragic consequences. Readers will learn what makes buildings in earthquake zones vulnerable, what can be done to design, build and maintain those buildings to reduce or eliminate that vulnerability, and what can be done to protect building occupants. Those who are responsible for the lives and safety of building occupants and visitors - architects, designers, engineers, and building owners or managers - will learn how to provide adequate safety in earthquake zones. The text offers useful and accessible answers to anyone interested in natural disasters generally and those who have specific concerns about the impact of earthquakes on the built environment. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to how buildings have behaved in earthquakes, including a description of the world’s most lethal earthquakes and the fatality trend over time An exploration of how buildings are constructed around the world, including considerations of the impact of climate and seismicity on home design A discussion of what happens during an earthquake, including the types and levels of ground motion, landslides, tsunamis, and sequential effects, and how different types of buildings tend to behave in response to those phenomena What different stakeholders can do to improve the earthquake safety of their buildings The owners and managers of buildings in earthquake zones and those responsible for the safety of people who occupy or visit them will find Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes? Building for Safety in Seismic Areas essential reading, as will all architects, designers and engineers who design or refurbish buildings in earthquake zones.

Author : Federica Ranghieri,Mikio Ishiwatari
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781464801549

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Learning from Megadisasters by Federica Ranghieri,Mikio Ishiwatari Pdf

While not all natural disasters can be avoided, their impact on a population can be mitigated through effective planning and preparedness. These are the lessons to be learned from Japan's own megadisaster: the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the fi rst disaster ever recorded that included an earthquake, a tsunami, a nuclear power plant accident, a power supply failure, and a large-scale disruption of supply chains. It is a sad fact that poor communities are often hardest hit and take the longest to recover from disaster. Disaster risk management (DRM) should therefore be taken into account as a major development challenge, and countries must shift from a tradition of response to a culture of prevention and resilience. Learning from Megadisasters: Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake consolidates a set of 36 Knowledge Notes, research results of a joint study undertaken by the Government of Japan and the World Bank. These notes highlight key lessons learned in seven DRM thematic clusters—structural measures; nonstructural measures; emergency response; reconstruction planning; hazard and risk information and decision making; the economics of disaster risk, risk management, and risk fi nancing; and recovery and relocation. Aimed at sharing Japanese cutting-edge knowledge with practitioners and decision makers, this book provides valuable guidance to other disaster-prone countries for mainstreaming DRM in their development policies and weathering their own natural disasters.

Author : Bhagat Kumar Khanna,Nina Khanna
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9380235453

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Disasters by Bhagat Kumar Khanna,Nina Khanna Pdf

The book covers all the task of implementation of the initiative of inculcating the culture of preparedness in the community as they are the first responders in case of a disaster. The book includes, what, how, when and by whom what should be done before, during and after a disaster takes place. The highlights of the book are: 1. All types of disasters ranging from earthquakes to terrorist strikes, from nuclear disasters to urban floods have been illustrated. 2. Case studies supporting all the disasters.3. Fully illustrated with adequate diagrams, flow charts and colour photographs etc.4. Situation and region specific requirements in cases of rehabilitation and casualty management. 5. Setting up and executing requirement specific Disaster Management Plans. 6. Conducting of mock s on various types of perceived disasters found there way in the book.The book would be useful for the first responders, district administration and state authorities (districts/tehsil/taluk/sub-division level functionaries, the DM planners in the state, NGOs) schools/educational institutions, National Disaster Response Force, Para Military Forces, Armed Forces.

Author : B. K. Khanna
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Disasters
ISBN : 8189422138

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All You Wanted To Know About Disasters by B. K. Khanna Pdf

India Being A Disaster Prone Country Has Been Regularly Affected By Earthquakes On One Side, Severe Droughts And Floods On Another Side, Landslides, Cyclones, Tsunami All Leading To Mass Destruction Of Loss Of Life And Property. With Very Little Resources Available With The Administration And Lack Of Coordination Being The Main Road Block, It Is Left To Each Individual To Take Steps To Save Himself.

Author : Victoria Sommers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986662616

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How to Prepare for an Earthquake by Victoria Sommers Pdf

One of the most devastating forces of nature is the earthquake. It sweeps in unexpectedly and brutally, wreaking havoc and leaving a trail of destruction and misery. It's fearless and indifferent to the lives, livestock, and structures that it can flatten along the way. I have personally witnessed a killer earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7, and it was the closest thing to the end of the world that I have ever experienced. Hundreds of people were killed that day, and billions of property, structures and livestock were ultimately decimated. More lives would have been saved if people had known how to react during those grave circumstances. But no one expected it, and so no one had prepared for it. Regrets always come out after the fact. But with regrets are lessons learned that will last me a lifetime. I will never be caught unprepared again for this horrible catastrophe. Therefore, if you do not want to be in the same frightening predicament that I was, this book is for you. Also included are earthquake safety tips that you can use, should you ever find yourself in the grip of such a powerful force of nature.

Author : Vinod K. Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Disaster relief
ISBN : IND:30000112366897

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Disaster Management by Vinod K. Sharma Pdf

Papers presented at the First India Disaster Management Training Country Workshop held in New Delhi, July 12-16, 1993 with an additional paper presented by the Editor a in recent Indo-US seminar on disaster relief in 1997 o "Functioning of Disaster Management Organisation and Methodology to Cope with Disasters in India".

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : UCR:31210024858605

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Earthquake Safety Checklist by Anonim Pdf