| Preparing for Earthquakes: Lessons for India 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Sitharam, T. G. (Author), Kolathayar, Sreevalsa (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319595210 ISBN-13: 9783319595214 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Disasters - Medical | Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Environmental Science |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.27 lbs) 67 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |