Disaster Risk Assessment of The Cross-Straits Region Planning for Disaster Mitigation
- 作者：George Pararas-Carayannis
- 会议时间：2009-06-19
- 作者单位：President,Tsunami Society,International
- 母体文献：海峡两岸自然灾害防治交流合作研讨会论文集
- 会议名称：海峡两岸自然灾害防治交流合作研讨会
- 会议地点：福州
- 主办单位：中国国际人才交流基金会
- 语种：chi
摘要
Fast-growing, coastal mega cities along China's east coast and the rim of the Cross-Straits region, in particular, are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, storm surges and floods.The provinces of Shanghai, Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang, as well as Taiwan, are threatened by common disasters.Advancing Cross-Straits ties in mitigating the impact of such disasters is extremely important for the sustainability of economic growth and the stability of the region.Building important infrastructure facilities on coastal areas on both sides of the Straits to support regional development and population growth require long term planning and adaptation of proper guidelines that will help mitigate catastrophic impacts in this important economic region.Mitigating the impact of future disasters requires an integrated multi-disciplinary planning approach which entails, frrst identifying disasters, then assessing their impacts, defining geographical limits of wlnerabilities, predicting recurrence frequencies, developing possible scenarios of future socio-economic impacts, resolving Land Use conflicts of vulnerable areas and, finally, preparing a comprehensive plan for preparedness.This presentation analyzes and assesses potential earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, and storm surge and flood disaster risks along the Cross-Straits region.Furthermore, it outlines sustainable, adaptive measures and strategies that must be implemented to help minimize potential future losses of lives and damage to property.Finally, it proposes guidelines for the preparation of a comprehensive disaster plan-a plan that will further advance ties for the Cross-Straits region, by encouraging and facilitating cooperation, not only for disaster mitigation but in various other fields, including education, science and technology.