Following the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010, or the Goudougoudou as known by the local populace, the USGS stepped in to provide more support and set up the countries first ever national seismic network in Haiti. Also, more recently, the International Code Council, a nonprofit organization responsible for creating stronger buildings that can withstand sizable earthquakes, pledged to help the Haitian's with access to their plans and professionals to aid in the rebuilding process. However earthquakes are not the only natural hazard this country is vulnerable to, which complicates and draw out the reconstruction of this country.
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Hello Daniel,
ReplyDeleteI love how you added a picture to give a visual of what you are talking about. I also learned that a nonprofit pledged to help the Haitians, and believe that this is wonderful! I am sure that stronger buildings will make a big difference when it comes to lessening the damage after an earthquake has occured.
USGS is a great source of information and help for quakes. Yes, Haiti is very vulnerable so it makes sense they plan long term as this is not going to be the last time they feel one big one...
ReplyDeleteHaiti's reconstruction and building code reforms after the 2010 earthquake inspired my country- Chile's -earthquake preparedness procedures!! :-) Very interesting to see how other countries can come together and learn from one another in this sense.
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