Lessons Learnt from Recent Earthquakes in Iran: Emphasizing on Social Challenges

The findings of studies on affected areas, especially in stricken areas indicate that social problems in these areas are among the major challenges during aid and rehabilitation operation. Mostly, the social problems are so severe which may remain with a generation and of course cannot be reshuffled and mended. The present study while reviewing earthquake surveys conducted on Bam (2003), Manjil and Roodbar (1990) and Tabas (1979) aims at finding some solutions and organizing the social problems. Disorganization and disarray in many aspects of residents’ life can be noticed, at first glance. The routine life is disturbed and new relations are established. The present article aims at representing a realistic outlook for improving disaster management with respect to the above- mentioned viewpoint.