Prevention,management and prediction

The quake was predicted. - The areas which suffered most were known to be at risk, and yet nothing was done.
Reasons for nothing being done;
Þ Passing the responsibility through offices and posts.
Þ Financial burdens. In 1972, the state began a strengthening program, but following budget cuts, 5000 engineers were fired, and the scheme was halted.
Þ No seismic structure analysis was carried out.
Þ Similar cracks and failures in the same places as in the 1906 earthquake.
The location of the quake was accurately predicted

There is a 60-70% chance of a stronger earthquake occurring every decade.

There is no state legislature to make buildings safer. Governors have traditionally blocked earthquake safety laws.
Government buildings are exempt from the most basic safety laws.