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Nepal: Government marks earthquake safety day

Source(s): Republica, Nepal Republic Media Private Limited
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KATHMANDU - As the country marked the 20th earthquake safety day on Tuesday, Nepal has achieved a lot already in terms of raising awareness about earthquake safety and preparedness, especially after the devastating 2015 earthquakes, but there is still a long way to go in preparation for a potential earthquake disaster, say experts.  

Khadga Sen Oli, a disaster expert associated with National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET), believes that the 2015 earthquake came as a turning point in terms of earthquake preparedness in the country. 

“Before the 2015 earthquake, the discourse mainly focused on why we should prepare for earthquake. The government and organizations mainly stressed on raising awareness. But after the disaster, the discourse changed. Now the focus is on how can earthquake risk be minimized,” Oli said. 

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Hazards Earthquake
Themes Advocacy and media Structural safety
Country and region Nepal
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