What was the response of the government after the Kobe earthquake disaster?

Answer 1

They sent in forces to help supply food, water and first aid kits, however the supplies came 3 days late, so 2100 people died due to the cause.

They also sent in helicopters to rescue those on ground and took them to a safer place but they couldn't reach people on ground, because of the mud slides, so there were civilians that also helped with saving a few people.

Now after the disaster the government are looking at seismometers to make sure they are prepared for the next disaster and are capable of getting out of their country before it happens.

Answer 2

After three years parts of Kobe were still being rebuilt following the earthquake the government of Japan was criticized for its slow response and the lack of an emergency action plan. However, japan and the lack of an emergency action plan. However, Japan has some of the most sophisticated monitoring equipment in the world. Today the whole area is crisscrossed with monitoring equipment in the hope that a few days warning can be given of any future significant earthquake. However, as yet no one can predict when an earthquake will happen or how strong it will be.

Immediate Responses

1. Evacuate people into temporary shelters

2. Bulldozers to clear fallen buildings

Long Term Responses

1. Restore electricity to houses

2. City rezoned with more open space and wider roads

3. Strict building regulations on new houses: flexible frames; fire resistant materials; only built on solid ground.

Japan is one of the best places for earthquake response, as its rescue services are specially trained to work effectively in the event of the disaster. They also have a earthquake preparation day on 12th January, the anniversary of the Kobe earthquake.

Answer 3

After the Kobe earthquake disaster, the Japanese government mobilized a large-scale response effort that included deploying thousands of military personnel to assist with search and rescue operations, providing emergency shelters, and coordinating relief efforts with local authorities and international aid agencies. They also established a task force to oversee the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the affected areas.