Lack of Disaster Preparedness
By: Giuliana V and Aniv T
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Lack of preparedness for natural disasters in countries causes a loss in lives and a decline in the economy.
Katrina/ Hurricane
Hurricane Katrina was a hurricane in 2005 that occurred in the Atlantic hurricane season. It was a very expensive natural disaster that has happened. Katrina is also one of the five most deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States.
Hurricane Katrina
Before and After image
Hurricane Katrina
Aftermath of the Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
The flooding caused and damages to the houses
Earthquakes/ Tsunami Japan
In 2011 Japan faced a 9 magnitude tsunami as well as an earthquake. The effects of the earthquake were felt around the world, in Norway's to Antarctica. Currently today because, of this. tsunami the debris still continues to wash up on North American beaches..
Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami
Aerial view of Japan
Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami
The shore before and after in Japan
Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami
Powerful flooding caused wipe-out of lots of buildings and homes.
India/ Tsunami
Ocean earthquake and Tsunami occurred in 2004 near the west coast of the Indian Ocean, this natural disaster killed over 230,000 people in fourteen countries. Indian Ocean Tsunami was one of the deadliest and harmful natural disasters in history of India.
Earthquakes/ Nepal
The United Nations says 8 million people have been affected by the quake, with at least 2 million in need of tents, water, food and medicines over the next three months.
Quote from the Red Cross-
"The American Red Cross is committing $1,000,000 and mobilizing disaster specialists to help provide emergency humanitarian assistance following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal."
Quote from the TIMES-
"The 7.8 magnitude earthquake will hamper Nepal for years"
Analysis
Due to the lack of preparedness for natural disasters, many countries have lost lives and their economy has gone down drastically because, the countries weren't prepared. If countries were prepared in such calamities, it would benefit the country's economy and population as a whole. Especially for underdeveloped countries, they lack well preparedness and don't have the right resources. Due to their level in the economy also being low, when they face a natural disaster it takes years for them to recover. Developed countries such as USA comes into place now, they help by giving financial support, and also hand out food and resources to underdeveloped countries when they face such natural disasters. Also organizations like the Red Cross, Greenpeace and etc help support the country by providing food, water, medical care and emergency shelter.
Website
How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Natural Resources Defense Council
http://www.nrdc.org/living/waterair/disaster-preparedness/defautl.asp
Red Cross Donation Website
Citations
- Oskin, By. "Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 22 Aug. 2013. Web. 3 May 2015. .
- "Nepal Quake: 'No Chance' to Find More Survivors, as Death Toll Rises - BBC News." BBC News. Web. 3 May 2015.
- "Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 3 May 2015. .
- Taylor, Alan. "Ten Years Since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 26 Dec. 2014. Web. 3 May 2015.