Post-Bam Earthquake: Recovery and Reconstruction

This paper gives a brief explanation of the earthquake in Bam. It also reports on
the rescue and relief operations, including the construction of emergency shelters and
temporary housing, and on the country’s plan for the reconstruction of the city, which
includes debris removal, the rebuilding of rural and urban residential and commercial units,
the reconstruction of state and public buildings and public facilities such as schools, rural
and urban water aqueducts and grids, the construction of a sewage system, power network
and telecommunication system, the provision of water to orchards and farmlands, the
renovation of industries and the revival of the cultural heritage, particularly the historical
Bam citadel, among others. We also report briefly on the effect of the Bam earthquake on
the Iran Earthquake Risk Reduction Strategy and actions.