Portfolio Milestone 6 EMG. Earthquake Disaster. Type of Disaster

Portfolio Milestone for Earthquake Disaster
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Earthquake Disaster
Type of Disaster
Earthquake is one of the natural calamities that usually strike various parts of the world occasionally. As much as it is a natural disaster, its causes are believed to be influenced by human activities on earth that cause global warming and, eventually, the earthquake. With the current technological advancements, scientists can only calculate the probability of an earthquake occurring in a specific area within an approximation of time. The bottom line is that an earthquake cannot be predicted and has never been predicted by any scientist.
Mitigation to Earthquake Disaster
Three significant steps can help in mitigating an earthquake disaster. All the three steps include planning, where the first step is getting prepared for the emergency before it strikes. The second step involves planning on what actions should be taken when the disaster strikes. Finally, the third step entails a set-out plan of what needs to be done during the recovery period that is after the emergency has occurred. In other words, the three stages are based on preparedness efforts, response efforts, and recovery efforts (Ritchie & MacDonald, 2010).
* Preparedness Efforts
A significant action that should be taken by any relevant organization that is concerned with mitigation of earthquake is pre-determining the risk of a probable earthquake (Akhgar et al, 2013). The institutions then are supposed to increase the knowledge of the same to the public by creating awareness. Finally, the public should be advised on the importance of various personal things such as finances and documents, which might be helpful when making an emergency evacuation. All these can be made possible through effective communication from the relevant authorities.
* Response Efforts
During the disaster, communication still plays a very significant role in preventing more damage that might occur. To ensure that effective response is attained, the relevant authorities should ensure that only trained personnel are involved in the search, rescue demolition, and cleanup activities. The public should also be encouraged to any emergency information and keep vigilant of such information by paying close attention to the media. Public sensitization of wearing protective clothing should also be supported. Efforts to ensure that gas leaks and electric risks are cubed should also be strengthened (Akhgar et al, 2013).
* Recovery Efforts
The process of recovery is always ...