Earthquake 101: DR should do more to prepare for a big one

[Dolores]

The recent major tragedy of the earthquake in Turkey has led to Dominican earthquake experts coming forward for actions to reinforce vulnerable buildings in the Dominican Republic.

The director of the National Seismology Center of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Ramon Delanoy urges the authorities to reinforce public school and public hospital structures, especially those in vulnerable areas of the country, as reported in El Dia.

In an interview with El Dia, he mentioned several measures people can take to minimize damages in their own homes. He said people should check to see if additional columns or beams may be needed to minimize damages.

Furthermore, Delanoy recognized the need for the authorities, particularly the country’s municipalities, to create “tolerance” areas or spaces such as parks, people can use as shelters to spend the night in possible tents...

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[Dolores]

NanSanPedro had commented:

"Furthermore, Delanoy recognized the need for the authorities, particularly the country’s municipalities, to create “tolerance” areas or spaces such as parks, people can use as shelters to spend the night in possible tents without going far from their homes."

Tolerance areas? Damn that sounds awfully familiar.

The horrible devastation over in Turkey/ Syria is really sad.
I've been following the news over there since it happened.
So far around 33,000 casualties and that number is expected to rise.

The Dominican Republic is full of structures that can not withstand a strong earthquake.
The culture of corruption and paying bribes to cheat/ beat inspections may very well come back to bite these folks in the *ss one day.
Lets pray that never happens.


NanSanPedro

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