REPUBLIC of ARMENIA

The Map of the Republic of Armenia and neighboring countries

Area 29.743 km2
Population 3.8 million
Capital Yerevan
State form Republic
Administrative 11 regions
Division
 ARMENIAN NATIONAL SURVEY
FOR SEISMIC PROTECTION

DISASTER RESPONSE AND

MANAGMENT IN ARMENIAN NSSP

Armenian National Survey for Seismic Protection

Davidashen massive-4, Yerevan, 375054, RA
tel: (+37410) 36 15 62, fax: (+37410) 36 62 28 www.nssp-gov.am
Armenian National Survey for Seismic
Protection (NSSP)

was founded under the Government of

the Republic of Armenia on July 17,
1991. Armenian NSSP was given special
governmental status and ministerial
powers. The President of the Armenian
NSSP is directly subordinated to the
Prime Minister.
 The basic goal of NSSP is Seismic Risk
Reduction in Armenia.

Armenian NSSP has developed two Strategic National Programs

on "Seismic Risk Reduction in Armenia" and "Seismic Risk
Reduction in Yerevan-city". The Programs, adopted by the
Government of the Republic of Armenia on the 10th and 7th of
July in 1999 are designed for 30 years. All the Ministries and
other Governmental, non-Governmental and private organizations
will implement these National Programs under the general co-
ordination of Armenian NSSP assigned by the Government as a
responsible body for the Seismic Risk Reduction Strategy
development and implementation.
 The decree No 270 of 19 May 2000 on seismic risk
reduction in Southern Region of Armenia .

Law on seismic protection. Yerevan 2002.

Armenian Government Resolution N 237-N of 13 March,

2003 on approval of List of Special Importance Objects
(Structure).

Resolution of Ministry of Education and Science N01/263 of

23 August 2005 on implementation of “Earthquake and
Behavior Rules” Program in curriculum for 2nd, 5th and 6th
grades of public schools in Armenia.
 Seismic Risk Reduction Strategy includes:
- Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment;
- Vulnerability reduction in urban areas, including
reinforcement and upgrading of existing buildings, design of
new codes and standards;
- Public awareness, people education and training;
- Early warning and notification;
- Partnership establishment, involving public and private
organizations;
- Risk management, including Emergency Response and Rescue
Operations;
- Disaster relief and people rehabilitation;
- Insurance;
State disaster Law and regulations.
 Structure
National Survey for Seismic Protection of Republic of Armenia (NSSP)
NSSP Council NSSP President NSSP Expert Council

NSSP Scientific-Technical Council

NSSP First Vice-President NSSP Vice-President

Financial-Economical Administration Personnel Division General Division Subdivision I
Economical Division Book-keeping

National Observation Network Information Systems

Population Seismic International Relations Rapid Response Forces Important Objects Seismic Administration
Administration
Protection Administration Administration Administration Protection Administration

Buildings and Structures Seismic Seismic Risk Assessment and Earthquake Information Division Special Rescue
Protection Administration Reduction Administration Brigade

NSSP Northern Department NSSP Central Department NSSP Southern Department

Seismic Hazard Assessment Complex Division Seismic Hazard Assessment Complex Center Seismic Hazard Assessment Complex Division

Earthquake Engineering Subdivision Earthquake Engineering Center Earthquake Engineering Subdivision

National Observation Network Administration National Observation Network Chief Administration National Observation Network Administration
Northern Division Central Division Southern Division

Data Collection and Measuring Systems Operation

Subdivision Data Collection and Measuring Systems Operation Data Collection and Measuring Systems Operation
Center Subdivision
Seismic Knowledge Dissemination Subdivision Seismic Knowledge Dissemination Center
Seismic Knowledge Dissemination Subdivision

Special Rescue Team Special Rescue Brigade

Special Rescue Team

Logistics Division Logistics Center

Logistics Division
More than 30 parameters are measured at the more than 150 stations of
Armenian NSSP National Observation Network
 There are three types of seismic network in
Armenia:

- Telemetry Network
- Regional Network
- Strong Motion Network
- Global Seismograph Network Station

In Garni (Republic of Armenia), at the geophysical observatory,

installed seismic recording station. This station included in the IRIS
Global Seismographic Network (GSN) and providing seismographic
data to research earthquake hazard mitigation and the verification of
a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). It is also the goal to
provide real-time access to its data via satellite. GSN Garni station
meet this goal.
 ARMENIAN NSSP

SEISMIC NETWORK
Seismic station in Garni
Seismic sensors installed in Garni
 ARMENIAN NSSP
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Amasia 43.77 40.95
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Scheme of internal and external information flows in NSSP’s
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Map of the epicenters of earthquakes with magnitude M≥2.5 for time period 1962-2007
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Seismic risk map of RA
Seismic Risk in Yerevan City
 Tasks of Building and Structure
Seismic Risk Evaluation Division
y Data base creation for urban planning of towns and
settlements using GIS technology

y Urban planning detailed mapping

y Estimation of facilities’ design seismic resistance

y Seismic risk evaluation for towns and settlements

y Seismic risk mapping for towns and settlements

y Rapid damage estimation for towns and settlements

in epicentral zone in case of major earthquake.
Seismic Microzonation Map of Yerevan City

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SEISMIC RISK DISTRIBUTION
FOR YEREVAN CITY

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Earthquake Early Warning System
around Yerevan City

The zones of the influence with intensity of 7 on Yerevan

 The Armenian NSSP Task Force
members were:
y seismologist-seismotectonist
y seismologist
y geo-technician
y earthquake engineer
y communication engineer
y public awareness expert, rescuer
y logistics, rescuer
y psychologist
The Armenian NSSP Task Force
 Gujarat, India Earthquake
y 26 January 2001 
y Magnitude 7.7
y Depth 23.6 km
y Intensity 9‐10

Armenian NSSP Task Force Mission in Gujarat:

To evaluate the consequences of earthquake 
To monitor current seismic hazard 
To assess the level of vulnerability of buildings and providing the 
consultation and guidance to rescuers and population
Psychological support to population etc.
The  Armenian NSSP Task Force and Ahmedabad Fire 
Brigade members got warm contacts very short.
THANK YOU…