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I'M NOT EXPERIENCE WITH THIS TYPE OF Disaster..............Thanks
1. Architecture and engineering: What types of buildings are appropriate for Nepal in terms of cost-effectiveness, earthquake resistance, environmental and ecological soundness, and also preservation of culture, history and aesthetics? Do prescriptions for construction vary by geography and soil type, and if so, in what way? What are the best practices in other earthquake prone countries such as Japan, and are those methods applicable to Nepal? How can existing buildings be retrofitted adequately? What practices in Nepal have been successful so far? How should builders and construction workers be retrained? How long will it take to build permanent housing for families who have lost homes and how much will it cost?
2. City and village planning: How should cities and villages be designed for rebuilding? What are the best practices for city and village planning from other earthquake prone countries than can be applied in Nepal? Are the existing building and planning codes appropriate, and if not, how can they be improved? Should some areas, such as places prone to landslides, not be rebuilt, and if so, what are appropriate criteria for deciding which areas to rebuild? How can planning, including relocation, be sensitive to local needs and how can it also empower citizens?
3. Infrastructure and contingency planning: Given the difficulty of road construction in Nepal and potential damage to roads during natural disasters, should Nepal build helipads throughout the country? Should Nepal also acquire a large fleet of helicopters for transportation as well as disaster relief? What should Nepal do for disaster contingency planning? Should Nepal build more international airports scattered around the country? Should Nepal also build major hospitals, crisis centers, as well as information and power grids in different parts of the country? How feasible are such goals?
4. Disaster training and preparation: How can Nepal conduct earthquake drills in schools, public spaces and offices on a regular basis? How can security guards and building custodians be thoroughly trained for earthquake evacuations? How can the armed forces, the police, and crisis workers conduct regular simulations and exercises to prepare for natural disasters? How can Nepal partner with India and China on enhancing disaster preparedness? How should the public be provided general disaster training?
5. Scientific research and development: How can Nepal invest in high-caliber institutions that conduct research in geology and seismology? How can Nepal also invest in innovative and collaborative training laboratories that perform scientific work ranging from digital mapping to development of new technology? How can research and development be performed in an interdisciplinary fashion inside Nepal and in collaboration with experts overseas?
