RAND Research Topic: Earthquakes 2012-05-24T14:56:32Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/earthquakes.html Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Terrorism: Do Natural Disasters Incite Terror? http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100196.html Nov 30, 2011 Nov 30, 2011 Natural disasters can strain a society and its government, creating vulnerabilities which terrorist groups might exploit. Using a structured methodology and detailed data on terrorism, disasters, and other relevant controls for 167 countries between 1970 and 2007, we find a strong positive impact of disaster-related deaths on subsequent terrorism incidence and fatalities. Proposed Federal Role in Catastrophe Insurance Would Increase Earthquake Coverage http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR896.html Nov 3, 2010 Nov 3, 2010 A proposal for the federal government to support state-run catastrophe-insurance programs would increase the number of people buying earthquake coverage in California and modestly lower both uninsured losses and government assistance following a major quake. Proposed Federal Role in Catastrophe Insurance Would Increase Earthquake Coverage http://www.rand.org/news/press/2010/11/03.html Nov 3, 2010 Nov 3, 2010 A proposal for the federal government to support state-run catastrophe-insurance programs would increase the number of people buying earthquake coverage in California and modestly lower both uninsured losses and government assistance following a major quake. Reflections on the Initial Multinational Response to the Earthquake in Haiti http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000197.html May 31, 2010 May 31, 2010 Expert panel discussion of the emergency response in Haiti concluded that rigorous, objective after-action reports are needed both to improve ongoing operations in Haiti and to enhance future responses to large-scale population emergencies. A Month After the Earthquake: Opportunities Slipping Away http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/02/24/RAND.html Feb 23, 2010 Feb 23, 2010 Previous efforts by the international community to stabilize Haiti have met with little or only short-term success. This time, following the earthquake, the U.S. response could actually leverage the response and recovery opportunities into a broader international plan, write Agnes Gereben Schaefer and Anita Chandra. Report Finds Nearly Half of California Hospitals Unprepared to Meet Deadlines for Seismic Safety http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/01/18.html Jan 18, 2007 Jan 18, 2007 January 18, 2007 News Release: Report Finds Nearly Half of California Hospitals Unprepared to Meet Deadlines for Seismic Safety Nearly Half of CA Hospitals Unprepared to Meet Deadlines for Seismic Safety http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20061224.html Jan 18, 2007 Jan 18, 2007 <p>Thirteen years after the devastating Northridge earthquake, a new analysis shows that almost half of California hospitals will not meet seismic safety standards by a 2013 state deadline.</p> Estimating the Compliance Costs for California SB1953 http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20020408.html Dec 31, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 <p>To meet the requirements of California state law, hospitals are considering large construction programs to increase the seismic strength of their facilities. Researchers from the RAND Corporation analyzed the costs and decision making for these activities, which will produce dramatic changes in the California hospital infrastructure.</p> A critical look at earthquake preparations in the Los Angeles Basin http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7648.html Dec 31, 1989 Dec 31, 1989 In an effort to promote effective earthquake planning and preparedness, and especially to foster an understanding of the need for a well-coordinated master plan, this paper reviews the current state of seismic and geologic knowledge about earthquakes... A Balanced Earthquake Engineering Program http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N2573.html Dec 31, 1986 Dec 31, 1986 Evaluates one part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, the Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Program (EHMP).