HEM 356 M5.5 Understanding Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation
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HEM 356 Emergency Management
M5.5 Understanding Structural and Non-Structural Mitigation
Due Date:
26 Nov. 2023
Compare and contrast structural and non-structural mitigation. This discussion
focuses on understanding structural and non-structural mitigation, and the
differences between the two. In addition, you will apply what you learned about
these mitigation measures. Consider walking around your community and
inspecting your home prior to embarking on this discussion.
Respond to the following:
Explain the difference between structural and non-structural mitigation.
Cite examples.
Next, think about your community and your own home. Do any examples
of structural or non-structural mitigation exist in your community,
neighborhood, or home? If not, what mitigation measures do you
recommend?
Disaster risks are intricate and can be categorized into structural and non-
structural mitigations. One of the structural measures is that it includes building
tangible modifications in the natural environment (Seddeek, 2023). Such include
constructing dams and levees and using blast-resistant windows. However,
structural mitigation focuses on developing structural measures such as land use
planning, strict implementation of building codes, and effective community
education programs. Some significant ones include zoning restrictions limiting
development in potentially hazardous zones and insurance covering private
damages (Phillips et al., 2021). On the other hand, non-structural mitigation
strategies involve policy formulation and behavioral adjustment through land use
planning, strict building code enforcement, and strong community education
programs. For example, zoning regulations against building homes in such areas
and the insurance covering damages that may happen because of the earthquake.
In my locality and home, I observe some measures for structure mitigation,
such as constructing flood walls and installing hurricane shutters. Nonetheless, such
fortification of non-structural measures is highly required. For instance, it involves
introducing educational programs at a community level, revising the existing zoning
laws, and strictly enforcing building codes. A holistic approach towards disaster risk
reduction should include empowering homeowners to adopt resilient construction
substances and involve them in the planning processes to mitigate hazards
(Kritzberg et al., 2020). The combined use of physical changes and strategic
planning portrays the importance of physical modifications and strategy in building
a more resilient community. The delicate balance between physical resilience and
strategic foresight is essential when dealing with disaster preparedness and
response systems. Integrating various structural and non-structural mitigation
measures creates a comprehensive approach to resilience within the community
and for the affected individuals. It takes a holistic view of disaster risks and
incorporates preparedness and improved response capacity to build resilience.
References
Kritzberg, E. S., Hasselquist, E. M., Škerlep, M., Löfgren, S., Olsson, O., Stadmark,
J., ... & Laudon, H. (2020). Browning of freshwaters: Consequences to
ecosystem services, underlying drivers, and potential mitigation measures.
Ambio, 49, 375-390.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-019-
01227-5
Phillips, B. D., Neal, D. M., & Webb, G. R. (2021). Recovery. In Introduction to
Emergency Management and Disaster Science (pp. 195-220). Routledge.
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003021919-
10/recovery-brenda-phillips-david-neal-gary-webb
Seddeek, M. A. (2023). Structural and Non-structural Measures Integration through
Multi-hazard Risk Approach-Sohag Governorate as an Example. SVU-
International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Applications, 4(2), 303-317.
https://journals.ekb.eg/article_314509.html
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