A house plays an important role in our lives, it is our shed. But what if it is not safe for you and your family? Natural disasters are inevitable, and we have to be ready for all of them. Today, we will talk about the most striking disaster of this year; Earthquake.
As we know that earth’s crust shifts in a period of time that is not specific and sometimes unpredictable too. It causes shaking of earth from some parts. Many rocks break and shift beneath the earth surface, which results in ground motion, landslides, ground displacement, liquefaction, tsunamis and aftershocks.
With such unpredictability about natural occupancies, it is always advised to buy and live in an earthquake resistant building. Only a good structure can keep you safe from such natural miseries. What matters is the quality standards of the building and control. Strict adherence to prescribed standards of construction materials and construction processed is necessary in assuring an earthquake resistant building. And your building should be certified to all the Indian standards of being an earthquake resistant structure.
This way earthquake can be prevented from becoming a disaster. Let us work together to build a culture of prevention. If we start to build and move into natural disaster resistant structures, it will become a culture and inspire others to do the same.
Some may believe that since this year, the earthquake has struck already, it will not strike again for years. But there is no vindication for this. And it does not even matter, since we don’t buy houses everyday or even every year. Thus, we should always have a foresight not only for our future but for our future generations as well who may also continue to live in the same house. Remember earthquake does not kill people, but improperly designed and constructed structures do. Choose your home wisely!