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• What year did the Haiti earthquake occur?

  2010
• Why did Haiti have limited resources for earthquake preparation?

  Resources were spent on current issues like disease
• What was a significant issue in Haiti's government that affected disaster preparedness?

  High corruption at national and local levels
• What does the PAR model refer to in the context of Haiti?

  It highlights lack of commitment and resources
• What type of housing was prevalent in Port-au-Prince before the earthquake?

  Poorly built slum housing
• Why did many buildings in Port-au-Prince collapse during the earthquake?

  They couldn't withstand ground shaking
• What challenge did rescue teams face in Port-au-Prince after the earthquake?

  Dense urban population made rescue difficult
• What was the lack of disaster preparation in Haiti's response to the earthquake?

  Officials and citizens didn't know what to do
• How did poverty affect Haitians' ability to cope with the earthquake's effects?

  Poverty limited resources for preparation and recovery
• What year did the China earthquake occur?

  2008
• What was a significant issue with building codes in China before the earthquake?

  Corrupt officials ignored building codes
• How many children died when schools collapsed in China during the earthquake?

  5,335 children
• How did the Chinese government respond to the earthquake?

  Quickly sent 130,000 soldiers and relief workers
• What measures were taken to restore medical services in China after the earthquake?

  Medical services were quickly restored to avoid disease outbreaks
• What financial commitment did the Chinese government make for rebuilding after the earthquake?

  Pledged $US10 billion for rebuilding
• What was the status of reconstruction projects in China two years after the earthquake?

  99% of reconstruction projects had started
• What issue arose with the newly built city Yongchang in China?

  Cracks appeared in homes due to corruption
• What percentage of buildings in Japan are constructed to withstand earthquakes?

  75%
• What year did the Japan earthquake occur?

  2011
• How did Japan's low level of corruption affect building regulations?

  Building regulations were strictly enforced
• What measures were in place in Japan to reduce tsunami deaths?

  10m high walls and evacuation shelters
• What was included in earthquake emergency kits in Japan?

  Drinking water and basic medical supplies
• How did Japan's early warning system function during the earthquake?

  It predicted the earthquake 1 minute in advance
• What was a key failure regarding the nuclear power plant in Japan?

  It wasn't built to withstand a large tsunami
• How did the Japanese government respond to the earthquake?

  Mobilized 110,000 defense troops within 24 hours
• What communication strategy did Japan use after the earthquake?

  Switched all stations to official earthquake coverage
• What financial support did the Bank of Japan provide after the earthquake?

  Offered $183 billion to Japanese banks
• How did Japan's response to international aid compare to Haiti's?

  Japan quickly accepted help from over 20 countries
• What hindered foreign rescue teams in Haiti after the earthquake?

  Poor infrastructure and lack of government coordination
• What was a challenge for China regarding international rescue teams?

  It took days for teams to be allowed in