International Journal of Applied Sciences and Smart Technologies
Volume 05, Issue 02, December 2023

Evaluation of The Current Level of Knowledge of The Residents of Dhaka City Regarding Earthquake Hazard

Santo, Saif Ahmed (Unknown)
Fariha, Akhi Sultana (Unknown)
Hossain, Md. Rakib (Unknown)
Shah, Syed Emon (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2023

Abstract

An earthquake is a sudden disaster that is not possible to predict. This impulsive behavior makes it very dangerous for humankind. Precautionary measures are immense for reducing damage. The first step of preventive measures for an earthquake is raising awareness. Dhaka City has a high earthquake risk due to its large population and urbanization. Researchers have said that an earthquake in this zone can be fatal, resulting in heavy casualties with structural damage. For this reason, proper awareness is essential for the residents of this area. This study shows an insight into the knowledge level of the residents of Dhaka City regarding earthquake incidents. Survey data indicates that many people lack Knowledge of what to do before and during an earthquake. Especially school and college-going students are unaware of the essential things to do during an earthquake incident. Many people still don’t know the importance of a seismic-resistant building system and are unprepared for a seismic event. This study brings these aspects together to learn about the knowledge level, which can help policymakers raise awareness among this city's residents.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJASST

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Energy Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Smart Technologies (IJASST) is published by Faculty of Science and Technology, Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta-Central Java-Indonesia. IJASST is an open-access peer reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, researchers, and ...