The Planning and Implementation of Earthquake Scenario in Megacities

The rise in the number, magnitude and the rate of damage caused by quake in recent years and decades at the national and universal level is due to various factors. However, the most significant of these factors are population explosion, change in the use of land, development of residential areas and not being prepared for this disaster. In the process of the comprehensive crisis management, preparedness and prevention are vital in reducing quake – related damage. The role of awareness, training and rehearsing is vital before disaster occurs. In Mashhad, a megacity with a population of 3.000.000 and over 20.000.000 passengers and pilgrims per year, for the first time at the national level, a real quake scenario was designed and implemented at great length in the presence of over 5000 forces, 500 Pieces of machinery and 2 helicopters. The results of the above mentioned assessed by experts in crisis management indicates a 96.5% success in this regard. This article focuses on analyzing the scenario in question and its being applicable to other megacities in the world, by presenting the manner in which it was implemented in Mashhad.

Keywords:

Disaster Management , Earthquake , Megacities