J a p a n E a r t h q u a k e

Adjustments and Responses

Short Term:Relief

Mid-Term: Rehabilitation

Long Term: Reconstruction

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Factors Affecting Adjustments

Type Probability

Loss

Factors Affecting Responses-Severity of earthquake -Roads, and infrastructure damaged-Distribution of aid and supplies hindered

Short Term ResponseMilitary help

Evacuation Centers

Aid

International rescuers

Nuclear power plants shut down

Mid Term ResponseMajor roads and rail networks restoredPublic services re-establishedBuilding disaster-resilient townsRevival of local economic activities

Long Term Response

Government regulation on earthquake prediction was reviewed

Agricultural rehabilitation

ConclusionAdjustments made before the earthquake

effective

■ prepared the population and prevented excessive loss

■ allowed for fast and prepared response --> faster recovery

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