California - Management Of Hazards

Question 1

How so they manage drought?

(2 things)

Answer 1

1. Water conservation
   - fix leaks, drip irrigation
2. De-salination so undrinkable water is safe
   Eg - LA - Long beach, $250 desalination plant produces 50 million gallons of fresh water daily.

Question 2

How do they manage floods?

4 things

Answer 2

1. Levee repairs - 2006 $500 spent on repairs of critical erosion sites
2. Beach protection - sand replenishment in Newport beach, Santa Monica
3. Flood warning - LA long beach 1 hour before
4. Property protection e.g sand bags

Question 3

How do they manage earthquakes?

3 things

Answer 3

1. Advanced buildings which are safer during the earthquake. Eg - San Fransisco transamerica pyramid swayed 1 foot in Lomo Prieta
2. Secure cupboards and heaters to the wall, shut off gas valves. Prevent explosion
3. Educate residents of the precautions and strategies & give them an emergency kit.