1.18 - Ecology Of Fear Flashcards
1
Q
San Francisco
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800000 residents 100000 tourists per day 300000 commuters 20% disability Sizeable homeless population
2
Q
NGOs
A
Community Agencies Responding to Disaster - SF CARD
Connects non profits, faith based, private organisations to provide essential food, housing, services
Prevents homelessness, hunger, lack of health care
3
Q
Insurance
A
Premiums became too high so residents didn’t buy insurance
2010 - only 1/10 homeowners had insurance
(Mw 7.2 EQ can cause $100bn property damage)
