1.18 San Fran Flashcards
1
Q
population stats in San Fran
A
- 800,000 residents
- 100,00 tourists each day
- 300,000 commuters
- 20% population disabled
- large homeless population (around 6000 free meals needed after an EQ)
2
Q
laws put in place?
A
one against multi-unit soft-story (timber frame on top of structure light bottom floors)
3
Q
NGO’s (non-profit organisations) in place
A
- SF CARD connects nonprofit, faith-based and private organisation to provide critical food, housing and other essential services after an EQ
- volunteers from NGOs help the fire department
4
Q
How much damage would a magnitude 7.2 EQ cause?
A
$100 billion in property damage