Hazard Protection – Actions taken before a hazard strikes to reduce its impact, such as educating people or improving building design
To remember the meaning of the term Hazard Protection, use the following mnemonic:
Man has hard time over protection (hazard protection) idea: His wife said they needed to protect against the next earthquake so he built a jelly house. It wasn't quite what she meant...
Measures that can help to protect people from the ravages of an earthquake or other natural hazard include:
- Monitor tectonic and weather activity to be able to predict major events
- Set up evacuation zones and routes
- Educate people about what they should do to prevent injury, loss of life and property
- Make all new buildings as earthquake-proof as possible, and strengthen existing buildings
- Ensure well-trained teams are in place ready for emergencies
- Reduce inequality and poverty in countries to ensure everyone has the same status and right to protection
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