Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
My Thoughts
Haiti
For Haiti it was hard and it is always going to be hard but I just wish somehow if they could take help from other countries and associates but just have a rescue plan ready for next time. The Haitian people would have suffered alot less if they would have known. I am aware getting earthquake-proof houses is not really possible but the process could be faster if the houses were previously registered. What's happened is happened but I just wish there is not a next time like this Haiti has to face ever again.
Italy, L'aquila
Italy has been very active since the earthquake took place and they have been following their plan. Some that were earthquake proof buildings but still collapsed are under progress with better technology used.
However, I feel if Italy would have allowed some aid from outside they could have gotten on their feet much faster and people would have been much more satisfied. Another issue Italy faced for a long time was the rumble. They were unable to get funds to clear the rumble and for several months the roads were blocked due to that. In the heart of Western Europe, resuming back to normal lifestyle is still far from finished. And according to Government estimates it will take at least 10-15 years for the entire center to be rebuilt, I hope they overcome this soon enough so people can get back to a life full of culture and colors.
For Haiti it was hard and it is always going to be hard but I just wish somehow if they could take help from other countries and associates but just have a rescue plan ready for next time. The Haitian people would have suffered alot less if they would have known. I am aware getting earthquake-proof houses is not really possible but the process could be faster if the houses were previously registered. What's happened is happened but I just wish there is not a next time like this Haiti has to face ever again.
Italy, L'aquila
Italy has been very active since the earthquake took place and they have been following their plan. Some that were earthquake proof buildings but still collapsed are under progress with better technology used.
However, I feel if Italy would have allowed some aid from outside they could have gotten on their feet much faster and people would have been much more satisfied. Another issue Italy faced for a long time was the rumble. They were unable to get funds to clear the rumble and for several months the roads were blocked due to that. In the heart of Western Europe, resuming back to normal lifestyle is still far from finished. And according to Government estimates it will take at least 10-15 years for the entire center to be rebuilt, I hope they overcome this soon enough so people can get back to a life full of culture and colors.
The Summary
Italy is an MEDC country that had an earthquake in 2009 in L'aquila.
The earthquake killed around 300 people and many buildings collapsed with it.
Rescue workers were sent out immediately to help the survivors. As per the recovery the nation is doing all they can to comfort their people. Also, the Prime Minister has come up with a long strategic plan that will attain completion by 2021. Several NGO's have also been helping many people cope with the disaster.
The earthquake killed around 300 people and many buildings collapsed with it.
Rescue workers were sent out immediately to help the survivors. As per the recovery the nation is doing all they can to comfort their people. Also, the Prime Minister has come up with a long strategic plan that will attain completion by 2021. Several NGO's have also been helping many people cope with the disaster.
MY VOICE
I've been researching on these two earthquakes for a week now and I would like to talk about the two earthquakes neck to neck.
The main two differences in the earthquakes would be their economy status.
The Haiti earthquake affected many people and it still is. Their recovery has been stretched for 3 years now and some countries still aren't meeting their pledges. Some rumble can still be found on the streets and around a thousand people are still living in camps with no water or food. I feel like even if somehow they do gain completion by 2014 then they would be back to their previous state. Their houses would still be made without any architects even though many associates are trying to prepare them. They are too low on economy and they would eventually need money for proper buildings. Also, they aren't educated to understand an earthquake they don't have a sense of it. As a result of that no rescue plans have been made previously either.
Italy had an earthquake and around 300 people died with many buildings crushing down too. They did have earthquake proof buildings but some of them failed too. The Italian Prime Minister has come up with many different plans to come up with his country. They are rebuilding many of the buildings and are funding for greater economy. They have gotten in touch with almost every homeless person and given a place to stay with food, water and basic facilities. The government also refuses to take any aid from elsewhere except for the US and together they are rebuilding many places. They are surely going to come back stronger than this time.
Responses to Italy
National Aid
1) Italian Post Office sent mobile offices to homeless camps in order to give them access to money and pensions.
2) Italian Sky stopped billing people and provided TV's to homeless camps.
3) Italian train provided free tickets and carriages for people to sleep in
4) Mobile companies provided free mobiles
5) All tax payments stopped by the government
Long Terms-
1) Government to pay 100% or rebuilding and repairing
2) New towns to be funded by government to generate economic growth
International Aid
Prime Minister of Italy refused any foreign aid stating that Italians were "proud people". However, he announced that he would accept aid from the US for reconstruction saying ""If the United States wants to give a tangible sign of its solidarity with Italy, it could take on the responsibility of rebuilding heritage sites and
churches. We would be very happy to have this support."
What really happened on the 6th of April, 2009? PART TWO
Destruction like?
Around 40,00 people who had been made homeless found accommodation in tented camps and a further 10,000 were housed in hotels. The prime minister also quoted in an interview "They have everything they need. They have medical care, hot food" he also seemed to have told the people in a homeless camp "Head to the beach. It's Easter. Take a break. We're paying for it; you'll be well looked after" The kind minister also offered his own house to some survivors.
Their preparation before:
1) National government seismic department spreads awareness
2) Educated and know about earthquakes
3) National seismic risk map updated regularly
4) "Earthquake Proof" Buildings
Around 40,00 people who had been made homeless found accommodation in tented camps and a further 10,000 were housed in hotels. The prime minister also quoted in an interview "They have everything they need. They have medical care, hot food" he also seemed to have told the people in a homeless camp "Head to the beach. It's Easter. Take a break. We're paying for it; you'll be well looked after" The kind minister also offered his own house to some survivors.
Their preparation before:
1) National government seismic department spreads awareness
2) Educated and know about earthquakes
3) National seismic risk map updated regularly
4) "Earthquake Proof" Buildings
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