Astroberg Earthquake and Fire Relief and Recovery Plan

This resolution is a concentrated plan to help give relief to Astroberg and assist in recovery and reconstruction of the damaged areas of Astroberg.

ACTIONED on 09 JAN 2025 by the General Assembly with 21 Ayes, 2 Nays, 0 Abstains

Article 1 - Immediate Relief Measures (0–30 Days)

1.1 - Search and Rescue Operations:

1.1.1 - Priority: Ensure completion of the remaining search-and-rescue operations.

1.1.2 - Allocate 300 additional rescue personnel to areas with ongoing efforts.

1.1.3 - Deploy advanced technology, including:

1.1.3.1 - 50 drones equipped with thermal imaging for locating survivors.

1.1.3.2 - 20 robotic systems for navigating collapsed structures.

1.1.4 - Utilize international expertise by coordinating with five specialized search-and-rescue teams from allied nations.

1.2 - Medical Support:

1.2.1 - Establish three additional field hospitals in high-need areas, each with the capacity to treat 500 patients.

1.2.2 - Deploy 50 medical teams consisting of doctors, nurses, and paramedics.

1.2.3 - Procure emergency medical supplies, including:

1.2.3.1 - 10,000 units of blood products.

1.2.3.2 - 15 tons of essential medications and surgical equipment.

1.2.4 - Set up mobile trauma units to treat the estimated 350 critically injured individuals on-site.

1.3 - Temporary Shelter and Supplies:

1.3.1 - Expand shelter capacity to accommodate an additional 25,000 displaced residents, reaching a total capacity of 75,000.

Distribute:

1.3.1.1 - 3,000 tons of food supplies.

1.3.1.2 - 1 million liters of potable water.

1.3.1.3 - 50,000 blankets and 25,000 hygiene kits.

1.3.2 - Set up sanitation facilities with a capacity of 500 toilets and 1,000 portable water stations across temporary shelters to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.

1.4 - Infrastructure Stabilization:

1.4.1 - Clear at least 75% of blocked roads within the first 20 days to enable efficient transportation of aid and personnel.

1.4.2 - Mobilize 500 workers and heavy machinery for infrastructure restoration.

1.4.3 - Assign utilities teams to:

1.4.3.1 - Restore power to 40% of affected areas within two weeks and 80% within a month.

1.4.3.2 - Repair water supply pipelines to provide clean water access to 70% of the city within 30 days.

1.4.3.3 - Reinstate communication systems, prioritizing emergency service coordination.

Article 2 - Mid-Term Recovery (1–6 Months)

2.1 - Housing Solutions:

2.1.1 - Semi-permanent housing: Construct 10,000 modular homes at a cost of approximately ₣20,000 per unit, totaling F200 million. Each unit will house up to 5 individuals, accommodating 50,000 displaced residents.

2.1.2 - Rental assistance: Allocate ₣75 million for rental subsidies, supporting up to 15,000 families (₣500 per month for six months per family).

2.1.3 - Vacant Units: Identify and refurbish 5,000 vacant public housing units at a cost of ₤2,000 per unit, totaling ₤10 million.

2.1.4 - Housing Conversion: Convert 2,000 underutilized municipal buildings into temporary shelters at ₤5,000 per building, totaling ₤10 million.

2.1.5 - Partnerships: Collaborate with private landlords to secure an additional 3,000 rental units for displaced families, allocating ₤7.5 million for subsidies and incentives.

2.1.3 - Rebuilding grants: Distribute ₣200 million in grants (₣10,000 per household) to 20,000 households for rebuilding efforts in safe zones.

2.2 - Economic Support:

2.2.1 - Establish a ₣1 billion emergency relief fund for affected industries and businesses.

2.2.2 - Business recovery loans: Establish a ₣100 million interest-free loan fund for 5,000 small businesses and 5,000 employee-owned businesses (₣20,000 per business).

2.2.3 - Direct financial aid: Distribute ₣50 million in direct cash assistance to 25,000 affected workers (₣2,000 per worker).

2.2.4 - Tax relief program: Implement a six-month tax deferral program for businesses in affected areas, projected revenue impact of ₣30 million.

2.2.5 - Allocate ₤75 million to revitalize heavily damaged industries.

2.3 - Cultural Heritage Preservation:

2.3.1 - Emergency stabilization: Allocate ₤20 million for historic sites to prevent further damage.

2.3.2 - Conservation projects: Invest ₤40 million for the restoration of artifacts and repair of infrastructure within key cultural locations.

2.4 - Narrow-Gauge Rail Project:

2.4.1 - Design and Planning:

2.4.1.1 - Feasibility Study: Conduct a comprehensive feasibility study at a cost of ₤5 million to determine optimal routes, stations, and environmental impact.

2.4.1.2 - Route Planning: Allocate ₤10 million for detailed route design and land acquisition for a 75-kilometer narrow-gauge railway.

2.4.2 - Construction and Operation:

2.4.2.1 - Railway Construction: Build the narrow-gauge railway at an estimated cost of ₤1.2 million per kilometer, totaling ₤90 million for 75 kilometers.

2.4.2.2 - Stations: Construct 10 small, fully equipped stations at ₤2 million each, totaling ₤20 million.

2.4.2.3 - Rolling Stock: Purchase 15 railcars at ₤500,000 each, totaling ₤7.5 million.

2.4.2.4 - Staffing and Training: Allocate ₤5 million for staffing, operational training, and initial maintenance.

Article 3 - Long-Term Rehabilitation (6–24 Months)

3.1 - Urban Rebuilding:

3.1.1 - Housing Reconstruction: Build 15,000 permanent homes at an average cost of ₤20,000 per unit, totaling ₤300 million. This will accommodate 75,000 residents.

3.1.2 - Building Code Upgrades: Implement stricter seismic-resistant building codes with a ₤50 million training program for architects and engineers.

3.1.3 - Community Infrastructure: Invest ₤100 million in rebuilding affected Community Infrastructure.

3.2 - Infrastructure Renewal

3.2.1 - Transportation Networks: Allocate ₣200 million to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, and public transit systems to modern, earthquake-resistant standards.

3.2.2 - Utility Modernization: Invest ₣150 million to rebuild water, power, and communication infrastructure to improve reliability and resilience.

3.2.3 - Disaster Mitigation: Establish a ₣50 million fire management and a better prevention system in vulnerable areas.

3.3. - Economic Recovery

3.3.1 - Industry Revitalization: Allocate ₣100 million to support the recovery of key industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.

3.3.2 - Employment Programs: Launch public works projects with a ₣50 million budget to create 10,000 temporary jobs for affected residents.

3.3.3 - Tax Incentives: Provide ₣50 million in tax breaks to businesses investing in Astroberg’s recovery.

3.4 - International Partnerships

3.4.1 - Aid Utilization: Leverage ₣200 million in international aid for rebuilding efforts and improving disaster resilience infrastructure.

3.4.2 - Technical Support: Invest ₣50 million in training programs and workshops led by international disaster recovery experts.

Article 4 - Overall Budget

4.1 - Immediate Relief: ₣56.75 million per annual ₣113.5 in total.

4.2 - Mid-Term Recovery: ₣922 million per annual ₣1.844 billion in total.

4.3 - Long-Term Rehabilitation: ₣650 million per annual, ₣1.3 billion in total.

4.4 - Total: ₣3.108 billion for two years(partially offset by international aid and insurance contributions)

Authored by Andrew Williams, KSDP Leader