Suggestion from ground Zero:TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IMMEDIATE ACTION PLANS FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Suggestion from ground Zero:TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IMMEDIATE ACTION PLANS FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Tej Kumar Karki

To Whom It May Concern

IT IS SENSIBLE FOR THE CONCERNED AUTHORITY TO FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING ACTION PLAN IMMEDIATELY

Complete rescue-and-relief operation

2)Impose 2 year moratorium (freezing of new construction in the valley for 2 years)

3)Prepare resettlement and rehabilitation plan for displaced victims, and shelter them immediately

4)Prepare strong zoning law to control overcrowding and create adequate open space for emergency needs

5)Assess earthquake caused building structure failure and revise building codes and create strong enforcement mechanism

6)Lift the moratorium, that is, lift ban on new construction

7)Create earthquake resistant city in the outskirts of Kathmandu—to decongest overpopulated city center

8)Reduce density in old towns—create more opens spaces and squares for future relief operations demolish old vulnerable buildings, engage community for reconstructing safer neighborhoods

9)  Provide incentives to citizens for installing solar panels for home energy use and emergency energy needs

1 Provide incentives for every resident to have tents in their possession so that they could stay outdoor for future quakes.

1 Increase the runway capacity of the Kathmandu Airport 

reCreate more alternative big International Airports in east and west regions to ease relief operation and provide alternative to Kathmandu airport.