Quake-proofing the city is a near-impossible challenge, but it’s critical that “lifeline structures” – those needed to sustain life and support recovery operations – be as resilient as possible. We created to examine the key points of seismic vulnerability in a city and the strategies that can be taken to strengthen them. Also, explore an existing essential services facility that was engineered to withstand a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.

October 16 is the International , when nearly 20 million people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills and disaster preparedness activities.

Jake Herson (jacob.herson@aecom.com) is managing editor for the Connected Cities blog.

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