# Seismic Resilience in Critical Infrastructures: A Power Station Preparedness Case Study
## 6 Conclusions  
This study's detailed analysis of a gas power station underlines the critical importance of seismic resilience in critical infrastructure, revealing both vulnerabilities to extreme seismic events and effective mitigation strategies. The essential findings associated with the mitigation measures discussed are as follows:  
* The study utilized fragility curves and FTA to evaluate the seismic vulnerabilities across the power station's components, demonstrating varying levels of risk with an average damage probability of 0.098 and a standard deviation of 0.0753. * Anchoring subcomponents significantly reduced the overall damage probability from 57.32% to 27.33%, highlighting the effectiveness of retrofitting strategies in mitigating seismic risks. * Despite the risk of soil liquefaction for foundations shallower than 20 m, the power station's construction followed Israeli codes, incorporating foundations deeper than 20 m to reduce associated seismic-induced liquefaction risks effectively. * The construction of a tsunami protection wall, costing less than 0.5% of the total construction budget, demonstrates a cost-effective investment in protecting against tsunami impacts, enhancing the station's resilience without significant financial burden. * The mitigation strategies employed, including the tsunami protection wall and the anchoring of subcomponents, ensure the operational continuity and safety of the power station in the face of natural disasters, underscoring the importance of proactive planning and implementation in critical infrastructure projects. Conceptualization, I.M.S., A.U. and G.L.S. ; methodology, I.M.S., G.L.S. and A.U. ; software, A.U. and S.M. ; validation, I.M.S., G.L.S. and A.U. ; formal analysis, S.M. and A.U. ; investigation, S.M., G.L.S. and A.U. ; resources, I.M.S  
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