Responses to Tectonic Hazards

• What is an immediate response?


  An immediate response happens straight after the disaster, in order to keep people alive and search for survivors
• What is a long-term response?


  A long-term response happens in the weeks and months after an event, in attempt to rebuild the area and prepare for future hazards
• What are the immediate responses to tectonic hazards?


  • Issue warnings if possible
  • Rescue teams search for survivors
  • Treat injured
  • Provide food and shelter
  • Recover bodies
  • Extinguish fires
• What are the long-term responses to tectonic hazards?


  • Repair and rebuild properties and infrastructure
  • Improve building regulations
  • Restore utilities
  • Resettle locals elsewhere
  • Develop opportunities for recovery of economy
  • Install monitoring technology
• How do the immediate responses to tectonic hazards differ from long-term responses?


  Immediate responses focus on survival and rescue, while long-term responses focus on recovery and rebuilding.