Background info
2010
8.8 Richter scale
Destructive
Nazcar + South America
5 primary
500 KILLED
800,000 AFFECTED
220,000 HOMES DESTROYED
53 PORTS DESTROYED
$30 bil cost
Secondary effects 3
1500km ROAD DESTROYED
FIRE at chemical plant in SANTIAGO
COASTAL TOWNS DEVASTATED by TSUNAMI
Long term response 2
Housing reconstruction plan for 220,000 HOMES
Chiles strong economy based on copper exports - no need for foreign aid.
Immediate response 3
50,000 emergency shelters
Power and water restored to 90% in 10 days
International aid