Disaster mitigation strategies in Tehran, Iran

Author: Nateghi-A., F.

Source: Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, Volume 9, Number 3, 2000 , pp. 205-212(8)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Tehran is a city with about ten million people living or commuting in and out of it on a daily basis. The history of the region indicates strong earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 and higher, with a return period of 175 years. With the constant threat of strong earthquakes, the city of Tehran and the scientific body have joined together to prepare and implement a comprehensive plan for different aspects of the earthquake reduction policies. Focuses only on the disaster mitigation strategies for the city of Tehran. The policy framework for the disaster mitigation involves: engineering and construction; physical planning; economic planning; policy guidance; and public response. Explains the general plan as well as the results obtained.

Keywords: Disaster management; Disaster prevention; Earthquakes; Iran

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09653560010335194

Publication date: 2000-08-01