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Earthquake

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Earthquake

An earthquake is a natural disaster that can have a catastrophic impact on those

affected. To ensure that communities can prepare and respond accordingly, governments

have certain responsibilities and duties outlined in the national disaster recovery framework

(NDRF).

The local government is vital in preparing for and responding to disasters such as

earthquakes. This includes having a pre-disaster recovery planning process that identifies the

resources needed for a response once the earthquake has occurred (Elliott, 2020).

Furthermore, this government agency provides training to community members on the risks

associated with the earthquake and how to respond to them if it strikes. They also educate the

community on the hazards associated with the earthquake and advise them on how to protect

themselves, such as high-risk mapping areas (Elliott, 2020). After an earthquake, the local

government helps the community reconstruct essential facilities and provide basic needs such

as food supply to affected families.

The state government supports local governments in helping the affected

communities. This could involve providing financial and human resources to facilitate rescue

operations. The state government is also responsible for training local governments on

responding if the earthquake strikes and providing a timeline for recovery (Elliott, 2020). The

federal government assists state and local governments in pre-disaster and post-disaster

management through the NDRF. Notably, this includes deploying resources such as

expertise, machinery, and coordination in rescue activities. The federal government also

provides grants and loans to affected communities to help with recovery.

The local government's role in responding to public health disasters such as

earthquakes has a positive impact on healthcare. By educating communities on health hazards

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related to disasters and helping to mitigate risks, fatalities associated with public health

disasters can be reduced.

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Reference

Elliott, J. R. (2020). Earth observation for the assessment of earthquake hazard, risk, and

disaster management. Surveys in Geophysics, 41(6), 1323-1354.