1. Resilience: The infrastructure should be designed to withstand the impact of natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and volcanic eruptions.
2. Redundancy: The infrastructure should have backup systems and alternate routes to ensure that essential services can continue during disasters.
3. Flexibility: The infrastructure should be flexible enough to adapt to changing conditions and needs during and after a disaster.
4. Accessibility: The infrastructure should be designed to ensure people are not isolated, trapped or cut off from essential services, with special attention given to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, disabled and children.
5. Interoperability: The infrastructure should be designed to enable communication and coordination between different agencies and stakeholders.
6. Sustainability: The infrastructure should be designed to minimize environmental impact, reduce waste and manage natural resources efficiently.
7. Reliability: The infrastructure should be dependable and delivered within a reasonable timeframe, even during a disaster.
8. Security: The infrastructure should have appropriate security measures in place to protect against accidental or deliberate damage, including cyber attacks and terrorism.
9. Coordination: The infrastructure should be built as part of a coordinated plan that takes into account the needs of all stakeholders, including the government, private sector and local communities.
10. Communication: Infrastructure should also include reliable communication systems that enable information sharing amongst all parties involved in the operation and support of disaster recovery activities.
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