There have been numerous significant earthquakes in the Caribbean since 1692, which have caused untold fatalities over the years. In light of this, discuss two (2) structural and two (2) non-structural mitigation measures that can be employed to reduce the impacts of future earthquakes in the region. Mitigating Earthquake Impacts in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s Approach to Mitigating the Impact of Earthquakes

Since 1692, earthquakes in the Caribbean have resulted in great destruction and death. A combination of non-structural and structural mitigation strategies should be taken to reduce future earthquakes. The construction of structures and buildings that can withstand earthquake forces is called structural measures. This includes retrofitting old structures with earthquake resistant features. The non-structural measures encompass land planning and disaster preparedness. When it comes to structural retrofitting, this is an economical method that involves strengthening structures so they are more resistant to seismic activity. It can be done in many ways: bracing walls, columns, strengthening masonry and strengthening other structural elements (Gokceoglu and al., 2017,). Also, it is possible to design and build new structures to comply with specific seismic codes. These will increase their resistance to earthquakes. Garcia-Fresca 2020. The Caribbean can be spared from the effects of earthquakes by taking non-structural measures. Land use planning is one example of such measures.