... within limits set by community professionals and decision makers. Although there will never be earthquake-proof buildings or a society completely free of earthquake risks, the potential for earthquake disasters that disrupt a whole country can be substantially reduced if the right risk management options are selected. These options should encompass a mix of mitigation, preparedness ... , and emergency response measure. Mitigation includes a policy to stop increasing the risk by the addition of new buildings and lifelines to the inventory, and to start decreasing it for existing buildings ...

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... where there will be casualties, from not having water supply, electric power, food and possible injuries. How are the states of California and Oregon prepared for a major catastrophe like "The Big One" on San Andreas Fault? If this major earthquake takes places what could be some precautions the community ... due to poor and old architecture. The states of Oregon and California need to propose a law declaring that no structure higher than the suggested measure by people who are in the field are not to be build on top of the San Andreas Fault or any area that may be affected ... an enorm...

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