TY  - JOUR
AB  - The paper defines Malta’s disaster risks parameter. Various data are given on Malta’s earthquake‐related hazards. By referring to mean damage ratios and death rates, earthquake losses are equated as a percentage of the gross domestic product, and the number of casualties and homeless estimated. Being a small island, the need for foreign help in the aftermath of a large disaster is analysed. Because of the present large number of vacant premises available, the amount of material foreign help required is minimized, as households could be evacuated to other regions of the Island. The above risks could further be minimized if Malta adopts strategic preparedness and mitigation management. Retrofitting of the present building stock is necessary, as is actively encouraging the purchase of disaster insurance, together with preparation of planning tools and strategic choices.
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
SN  - 0965-3562
DO  - 10.1108/09653560310463847
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560310463847
AU  - Camilleri Denis H.
PY  - 2003
Y1  - 2003/01/01
TI  - Malta’s risk minimisation to earthquake, volcanic and tsunami damage
T2  - Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 37
EP  - 47
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -