Northridge Earthquake
The emergency I chose is 1994 Northridge earthquake. Northridge earthquake measured 6.7 on the Richter scale and caused widespread damage to buildings, roadways and utilities. Sixty people were killed, more than 7,000 injured, 20,000 homeless and more than 40,000 buildings damaged in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and San Bernardino Counties (USGS, 2013). There were collapsed bridges which lead to closure of freeways causing a chaos among travelers. Fires erupted because of earthquake and caused additional damages. “Preliminary estimates of damage are between 13 and 20 billion U.S. dollars” (USGS, 2013). The interesting fact about this earthquake was that it occurred on a previously unrecognized fault and the earthquake …show more content…
It will also help determine the frequency and magnitude of the earthquakes in the geographic area under consideration. Finally all these risk analysis are included into assessment and development process to make sure the needs of the community are met and understood. Critical tasks for threats and hazard Identification include gathering required data on time and to share it with important stakeholders. This will help in identifying threats and hazards before an earthquake strikes. The data has to be accurate, transparent and usable. In order for the community to be prepared this data needs to be interpreted and analyzed into meaningful and actionable report which will thus aid in preparing the public in case of another earthquake (FEMA, 2013). The scientific response from USGS is another major component during earthquake disasters. The quality of scientific response by USGS is expressed in a continuously developing, complicated program, planned and operated by people with substantial training and practice in this field. Responding scientists help with process of data analysis. Scientists are in constant communication by posting current information on the Internet (USGS, …show more content…
It has to be very clear, concise, consistent and reliable. It also has to be delivered in all languages spoken in the areas and culturally appropriate for it to effectively convey the information. It should cover information regarding any hazard and what actions are being taken to help people and also what assistance is being provided to the community after the earthquake. “Scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) responded quickly to the Northridge earthquake, many arriving on the day of the quake to investigate and report on its geological and engineering effects. Scientists maintained a steady flow of public information over the next few days as details about the earthquake and its effects were gleaned from seismic data and observed by field crews” (USGS, 2013). Critical tasks for public Information and warning help to foster collaboration between private and public sector partners and insist on the advantages of mitigation. Educate people about the risks in the community about earthquakes and the solutions to mitigate those risks. Aim messages to reach organizations representing children, individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, and culturally diverse communities. Utilize social media, websites and local radio/TV stations to spread the information to be prepared for earthquakes. Also it helps to coordinate common messaging and verified
The emergency I chose is 1994 Northridge earthquake. Northridge earthquake measured 6.7 on the Richter scale and caused widespread damage to buildings, roadways and utilities. Sixty people were killed, more than 7,000 injured, 20,000 homeless and more than 40,000 buildings damaged in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and San Bernardino Counties (USGS, 2013). There were collapsed bridges which lead to closure of freeways causing a chaos among travelers. Fires erupted because of earthquake and caused additional damages. “Preliminary estimates of damage are between 13 and 20 billion U.S. dollars” (USGS, 2013). The interesting fact about this earthquake was that it occurred on a previously unrecognized fault and the earthquake …show more content…
It will also help determine the frequency and magnitude of the earthquakes in the geographic area under consideration. Finally all these risk analysis are included into assessment and development process to make sure the needs of the community are met and understood. Critical tasks for threats and hazard Identification include gathering required data on time and to share it with important stakeholders. This will help in identifying threats and hazards before an earthquake strikes. The data has to be accurate, transparent and usable. In order for the community to be prepared this data needs to be interpreted and analyzed into meaningful and actionable report which will thus aid in preparing the public in case of another earthquake (FEMA, 2013). The scientific response from USGS is another major component during earthquake disasters. The quality of scientific response by USGS is expressed in a continuously developing, complicated program, planned and operated by people with substantial training and practice in this field. Responding scientists help with process of data analysis. Scientists are in constant communication by posting current information on the Internet (USGS, …show more content…
It has to be very clear, concise, consistent and reliable. It also has to be delivered in all languages spoken in the areas and culturally appropriate for it to effectively convey the information. It should cover information regarding any hazard and what actions are being taken to help people and also what assistance is being provided to the community after the earthquake. “Scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) responded quickly to the Northridge earthquake, many arriving on the day of the quake to investigate and report on its geological and engineering effects. Scientists maintained a steady flow of public information over the next few days as details about the earthquake and its effects were gleaned from seismic data and observed by field crews” (USGS, 2013). Critical tasks for public Information and warning help to foster collaboration between private and public sector partners and insist on the advantages of mitigation. Educate people about the risks in the community about earthquakes and the solutions to mitigate those risks. Aim messages to reach organizations representing children, individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs, and culturally diverse communities. Utilize social media, websites and local radio/TV stations to spread the information to be prepared for earthquakes. Also it helps to coordinate common messaging and verified