Safety Measures for Landsliding in Kerala
2019
India
Investigations of still dangerous slopes in Idukki, where 2018 landslides damaged thousands of homes. Partnered with Kerala University, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), local officials.
Reducing Extreme Landslide and Seismic Risk in Aizawl
2012 - 2014
Aizawl, India
A detailed scenario process engaged leaders and technical professionals in India’s most populous hill city to understand, assess and mitigate Aizawl’s very high risk of landslides and earthquakes.
National Action Plans for School and Hospital Earthquake Safety
2010 - 2015
India, Bhutan
These consensus-based action plans, which include ways to prepare for and reduce risk in schools and health facilities, were adopted into national policy.
Earthquake Safety of the Tibetan Community
2006 - 2009
Dharamshala, India
An effort to develop seismic strengthening and protect contents for a key building, raise awareness, and prepare schools in the city that is home to the Tibetan government-in-exile.
Seismic Retrofit of Key Delhi Buildings
2002 - 2008
Delhi, India
Engineers gained on-the-job experience to design and install retrofit solutions for a large school, which cost less than to rebuild and became a model.
Earthquake Vulnerability of Gujarat Schools
2001-2002
India
This study found significant earthquake vulnerability in Gujarat public school buildings and recommended steps to reduce and mitigate the risk.
Global Earthquake Safety Initiative
1999 - 2001
Global
Technical information about likely lethality of earthquakes in 21 cities-- including vulnerable aspects of the built environment, schools and hospitals--to help the cities prioritize risk mitigation efforts.
Infrastructure Knowledge Exchange
Aizawl, Mizoram and Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Professionals in India and the United States shared best practices on seismic risk management and planning for municipal water utilities, focusing on hill cities with high earthquake hazard.
Annual India School Earthquake Drills
India
Students and staff of Tibetan schools in north India states first participated in a 2009 earthquake drill that now occurs annually and in many more schools across India.