Lifelines Performance and damage during Jan. ۱۷, ۱۹۹۵

In this paper the main points about performance of lifelines including gas, water, waste water, electricity and telecommunication systems are presented. Damage types to these systems facilities and faunctionalities are summarized. The main problems during the urgent damage investigation and restoration are explained. The countermeasure against earthquake in current restoration activities and the outlines of the fuiure plan have been also discussed. Some remarks as the lessons from this earthquake are concluded at the end.