Resource
Borah Peak, Idaho Earthquake of October 28, 1983 - Societal Response
Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Borah Peak, Idaho Earthquake of October 28, 1983 - Societal Response
Organization/Agency
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Publisher Name
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Year
1985
Date
11/1985
Journal Title
Earthquake Spectra
Journal Volume
2:1
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1944-8201
8755-2930
Topic Location
Idaho
Abstract/Additional Information
A summary of the societal impact of the October 28, 1983 earthquake on south-central Idaho. While local resources were sufficient to respond to immediate post-impact needs, the community of MacKay required substantial amounts of state and federal recovery funds for damage to residence, public buildings, roads, and life lines. Three types of post impact problems were identified: interagency communication, media convergance, and public concerns regarding dam collapse.
