Earthquake Disaster Management -Hardcover

Earthquake Disaster Management' is a book which has been written to provide a proactive approach towards the management of earthquake disaster. Elaborating on various mitigation strategies, it explores numerous management policies, both pre and post-disaster, including : Long-term management of economic and urban development of seismic areas; Earthquake - proof building codes and by laws; Incentives, control and enforcement mechanisms; Earthquake proof lifeline systems; Strong public capacity for research and mass casualty management; Providing effective aid, food, shelter and rehabilitation; Public awareness on earthquake risks, public education and drills. Also covered in this book are the numerous case studies, which provide various lessons which can be learnt for disaster management, and which give a deeper insight and understanding of how earthquake disasters occur, and how to bring them under control.