‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’

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Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”

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“Again, let us be reminded of the casualty projection for a magnitude 7.2 earthquake generated by the West Valley Fault. At least 30,000 to 48,000 individuals might die in the greater Metro Manila area. This is a very clear indication that there are a lot of things that we must do to advance our preparedness for earthquakes,” he said.

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