Taiwan Earthquake Preparedness

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A powerful earthquake in Taiwan resulted in nine reported deaths, with over 1,000 injured and at least 100 feared trapped. Taiwan's preparedness and infrastructure helped minimize casualties. Lessons learned from Taiwan could help U.S. cities in earthquake-prone areas improve their readiness.

Key Points

  • Taiwan's preparedness and infrastructure helped minimize casualties in the earthquake
  • Lessons learned from Taiwan could benefit U.S. cities in earthquake-prone areas
  • Taiwan's progress on earthquake safety was gradual and required public education and trust in government

Pros

  • Taiwan's robust early-warning system and modern seismic building codes helped minimize casualties
  • Lessons learned from Taiwan can help U.S. cities improve their earthquake preparedness

Cons

  • Nine people reported dead with over 1,000 injured in the earthquake