Surveying the crises interaction with the emphasis on earthquake crisis using SWOT method: A case study on district 22, Tehran metropolis

Type Journal Article - International Journal of Health System and Disaster Management
Title Surveying the crises interaction with the emphasis on earthquake crisis using SWOT method: A case study on district 22, Tehran metropolis
Author(s)
Volume 2
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 22-29
URL http://ijhsdm.org/article.asp?issn=2347-9019;year=2014;volume=2;issue=1;spage=22;epage=29;aulast=Has​hemi
Abstract
Introduction: Earthquake is a natural phenomenon when occurs on its own does not necessarily have undesirable and unpleasant results. But what causes it to be a 'disaster' is the damage and harmful consequences arising from lack of preparation to confront and deal with this natural phenomenon. Materials and Methods: Tehran metropolitan area of about 1500 square kilometers is located in the central and the southern slopes of the Alborz Mountain. Tehran with a population of over 12 million people, not only is the most populous city in Iran, but also is the political, economic, social and cultural center in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Probability of an earthquake in Tehran metropolis is a very strong assumption, so in order to reduce the consequences of this disaster a study ought to be carefully done to finally being able to consider a strategic model for controlling the outcomes of earthquakes and the results of their interactions. In this regard, this study aims at investigating the interaction of crises, with emphasis on earthquake crisis using the Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) method in a case study of district 22, Tehran metropolis. In this regard, an extensive study has been done on the faults and structural status, demographic, urban fabric, etc. Method used in this research is the SWOT. Conclusions: Of the results of this research, the abundancy of gardens and green areas can be noted as a strong point so that these spaces can play a special role in crisis management.

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