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RESPONSES
- BUILDING STRUCTURE
- Some buildings have built in
computer controlled cable
tensioning systems
- Many households have
earthquake kits.
- Buildings have inner
and outer walls.
- Modern skyscrapers are now built
with steel frames that can sway
during an earthquake.
- Many buildings have shock
absorbers built in.
- Some buildings have built in
computer controlled cable
tensioning systems
- INFRASTRUCTURE
- Main road bridges have
been improved and
strengthened.
- A rescue and emergency centre
with a heliport has been created
at an old air base.
- Fire breaks have been built
by demolishing buildings.
- Emergency water tanks and
electricity generators have been
installed in each district.
- The city made an earthquake
plan together in the 1980's
- More open areas have been created
by reclaiming land and knocking down
buildings.
- Main road bridges have
been improved and
strengthened.
- EDUCATION
- Schools do
regular
earthquake drills.
- People are advised
not to store things on
high shelves.
- Every September 1st is Japan's 'Disaster
Day' and people practise earthquake
drills.
- Children are taught the
earthquake drills: drop, cover
and hold on.
- Schools do
regular
earthquake drills.
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