Immediate and long-term responses to a tectonic hazard

Immediate responses (within 48 hours)

Long-term responses (after 48 hours)

Issue warnings: authorities warn people about aftershocks or further danger to help keep people safe.
Rescue teams search for survivors: emergency teams search for people trapped under rubble, using special equipment and dogs to rescue survivors.
Treat the injured: doctors and paramedics treat the wounded. Temporary hospitals may be set up if local ones are damaged.

Improve building regulations: use materials and design buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
Restore utilities: fix broken water pipes, electricity cables, and gas lines to restore normalcy.
Resettle locals elsewhere: move people to safer areas if their homes are destroyed or unsafe, reducing the risk of potential harm.
Install monitoring technology: set up equipment to detect earthquakes early, alerting people to prepare.

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