Post-Bam Earthquake: Recovery and Reconstruction

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Author(s)
Ghafory-Ashtiany, M. and Hosseini, M.
Publication language
English
Pages
13pp
Date published
01 Jan 2008
Publisher
Nat Hazards (2008) 44:229-241
Type
Articles
Keywords
Disasters, Earthquakes, Response and recovery, Shelter and housing, Urban
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)

This paper gives a brief explanation of the earthquake in Bam. It also reports on
the rescue and relief operations, including the construction of emergency shelters and
temporary housing, and on the country’s plan for the reconstruction of the city, which
includes debris removal, the rebuilding of rural and urban residential and commercial units,
the reconstruction of state and public buildings and public facilities such as schools, rural
and urban water aqueducts and grids, the construction of a sewage system, power network
and telecommunication system, the provision of water to orchards and farmlands, the
renovation of industries and the revival of the cultural heritage, particularly the historical
Bam citadel, among others. We also report briefly on the effect of the Bam earthquake on
the Iran Earthquake Risk Reduction Strategy and actions.