Amatrice - Italy - 2016

what was the magnitude of the earthquake

6.2

how many people died

299

how many people were injured

400

how many people were made homeless

4454

when did it strike

3.36am

what were the primary effects (3)

around 293 historic buildings were damaged or destroyed

over half the buildings were destroyed

EU estimated the total damages at 21.9 billion euros

what were the secondary effects (4)

the centre of Amatrice town was cordoned off due to the unsafe buildings

farmers struggled to earn a living as 90% of sheep, goats, and cattle barns were destroyed

landslides blocked roads and reduced access to the area

residents suffered psychological damage

what were the immediate responses to the earthquake (4)

rescue workers including the Italian Red Cross, 5000 soldiers, and alpine guides arrived within an hour

12 helicopters and 70 dog teams were involved in the rescue effort

patients at Amatrice Hospital were transferred to a nearby hospital in Rieti

Italian Prime Minister announced 50 million euros for the emergency response

how many people were accommodated as an immediate response

10,000 people in 58 tents

what were the long term responses (4)

students attended classes in neighbouring schools while 12 classrooms in prefabricated buildings were constructed in Amatrice

42 million euro government initiative called “Italian Homes“sought to rebuild villages with buildings.

6 months after the earthquake, the italian government promised to move people from temporary camps into lightweight wooden houses

a year later 2.4 million tons of rubble and debris remained in affected areas