Newswise — The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) makes available Dr. Brian Tucker, president and founder of GeoHazards International and 2007 winner of its George Brown Award to the news media covering earthquakes.
Situation: A devastating earthquake strikes a city or region in a developing country, causing casualties, injuries, and widespread building, school and home destruction.
FAQ:"¢ How can massive earthquake destruction be averted in countries like India, Mexico, and Pakistan?"¢ What are the most earthquake-prone cities and regions in the developing world?"¢ What motivates developing countries to overcome the barriers to earthquake safety progress?"¢ Why does an earthquake of the same magnitude cause more deaths and destruction in India than in the United States? GHI has the answers.GeoHazards International (GHI) is a non-profit international organization based in Palo Alto, CA. Founded in 1991, GHI seeks to reduce the consequences of earthquakes in the world's most vulnerable communities through preparedness, mitigation and prevention. GHI is the only non-governmental agency dedicated to preventing structural failures in developing countries, thus helping to reduce the potential for death and injury in the world's most earthquake-prone areas.
Dr. Brian Tucker, founder and president of GHI, serves as an expert resource on: "¢ School earthquake safety in both developing and industrialized countries."¢ Process for earthquake risk assessment in developing countries. "¢ The "Earthquake Safety Divide" " the gap of knowledge, resources and cultural behavior between developing and industrialized countries in terms of preparing for earthquakes. "¢ Background information regarding earthquake disaster potential (e.g., statistics, direct experience, research, etc)."¢ Global repercussions of earthquake disasters in developing counties. "¢ Growing urban earthquake risk in the 21st century.
BiographyDr. Tucker, founder and president of GHI, is a preeminent seismologist at the forefront of global earthquake safety. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2002 for his innovative work that seeks to prevent avoidable earthquake disasters in the world's poorest countries. GHI works on-site with local governments, organizations, and citizens to implement sustainable, cost-effective measures for construction or strengthening of schools and other public service buildings, and to educate residents about damage-prevention measures.
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