Home Institution
University of Denver
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Abstract
Morocco’s disaster management strategy has evolved in reaction to historical crises. On September 8th, 2023, the Al Haouz region of Morocco was struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The area was especially vulnerable to such a disaster due to its underdeveloped infrastructure, remote location, and lack of services. As the last phase of the disaster management cycle is unfolding, seven months after the earthquake, this research assesses the successes and challenges of the response and establishes areas of improvement to implement in national policies to optimize future crisis management across all four stages of the disaster management cycle.
Disciplines
African Studies | Civic and Community Engagement | Emergency and Disaster Management | Geophysics and Seismology
Recommended Citation
Normand, Clara, "How can Morocco’s crisis management and disaster response be optimized? Lessons from the Al Haouz earthquake response" (2024). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 3804.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/3804
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African Studies Commons, Civic and Community Engagement Commons, Emergency and Disaster Management Commons, Geophysics and Seismology Commons
Program Name
Morocco: Human Rights, Social Justice, and Cultural Transformation