Board Cardiology Certification Nuclear

Japan was hit in early March 2011 by an earthquake with a 9.0 magnitude on the Richter scale, followed by a tsunami that disabled a major nuclear plant. More than 18,000 people were killed, though the total death toll was yet to be determined as of April 2011. Another major quake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit the region precisely one month later. During this period, Christchurch, New Zealand was also struck by a major quake.

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes come and go, leaving massive destruction in their wake. We can’t do much to stop them, and most are rather difficult to predict, but if we are prepared for them, we can do a lot to lessen the damages that inevitably occur during natural disasters.

Basic Preparations for a Natural Disaster

Most of these disasters require a few basic preparation measures. A few details may differ, such as insurance programs. The area in which you live may be particularly susceptible to certain types of disaster and therefore, residents in the region may require a certain type of insurance appropriate to the zone. For example, the midwest region of the United States probably doesn’t have to worry about tsunamis, but tornado insurance would be a good idea, just as obtaining earthquake and fire insurance is a wise idea for California or Utah. Ensure that your house complies with local building regulations, as it could make all the difference in the event that disaster strikes.