Enhancing community‐based disaster preparedness with information technology

Troy, Douglas; Carson, Anne R.; Vanderbeek, Jean; Hutton, Anne

doi:10.1111/j.1467-7717.2007.01032.x

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“…In this first analysis, Communication Management stood out as the most critical aspect of a disaster response tool. In fact, Troy et al (2008) emphasize that the ability to obtain quick and accurate information is critical to assess and respond to a crisis or disaster. Information detailing the situation of roads and highways, the number of people affected and the resource requirements (human, material, equipment, and food) is necessary to provide aid to the beneficiaries.…”

Section: Multi-criteria Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…During the Katrina disaster, which occurred in the United States in 2005, Troy et al (2008) proposed the use of a local information system drawing on a shared, centralized database; as a result, the staff and volunteers were able to successfully manage and monitor the available resources and use them in a more efficient manner when compared with previously used systems.…”

Section: Multi-criteria Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review of required features for a disaster response system on top of a multi-criteria decision: a Brazilian perspective

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2018

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A review of required features for a disaster response system on top of a multi-criteria decision: a Brazilian perspective

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2018

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“…For example, in the United States, local governments employ community-based disaster preparedness systems to collaborate with community-based American Red Cross branches, and to employ information and human resources pertaining to preparedness and response (Troy et al, 2008). Another example is the development and adoption of E-911 systems, which facilitate emergency response and public notifications regarding impending danger (Cutter, 2002).…”

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If Only We Knew What We Know: Factors for Mobilizing Citizen Participation in Community-based Emergency Preparedness

Chang

Tso

2016

Chinese Public Administration Review

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Emergency management typically consists of four phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Citizen participation is recognized as key to these four phases, and local governments are responsible for promoting authentic citizen participation in all phases. Many studies have asserted the importance of citizen participation in improving the capabilities of community-based emergency response and recovery, yet studies on citizen activities and participation in the pre-disaster process are relatively limited. In practice, increasing citizen preparedness for disasters has presented a challenge to local emergency management agencies. In Taiwan, the approaches employed by local emergency management agencies for mobilizing citizens to participate in emergency management activities are often considered in isolation from their other administrative duties. To fill this gap, this study examines factors for mobilizing citizens in disaster exercises from the perspective of local fire branch heads. Using survey data collected from Southern Taiwan in 2013, we found that the capacity of local fire branches to provide emergency communications and information delivery, as well as pre-disaster risk assessment and alert systems, is critical for enhancing citizen participation in the local emergency preparedness process.

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“…Many studies concerning resource deployment and allocation, however, are mainly targeted at emergency response to meet shortterm humanitarian relief needs after a disaster (e.g. (Perry and Lindell, 2003;Thompson et al, 2006;Troy et al, 2008)), overlooking the resource planning and preparedness for long-term post-disaster reconstruction (Alexander, 2004;Orabi et al, 2009). A number of scholars such as Ye & Okada (2002) and Sullivan (2003) have recognized that desirable post-disaster reconstruction could only be made possible by systematic recovery planning with a focus on making the resources required available for long-term reconstruction.…”

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Resourcing for a resilient post‐disaster reconstruction environment

Yan

Wilkinson

Seville

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International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment

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Purpose -The purpose of this study is to understand the resourcing issues that concern the provision of resources required for reconstruction projects after a disaster and to enable them to be integrated into a holistic planning process.Design/methodology/approach -Triangulation methodology was adopted in this study including both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative approach, namely statistic analysis with the aid of questionnaires and SPSS was employed to identify the key factors affecting resource availability in post-disaster reconstruction situations. The qualitative semistructured interviews and desk reviews of government and media documents were conducted to further interpret outcomes in the questionnaire session.Findings -Based on empirical research, the major finding of the paper is that in order to arrive at a resilient and sustainable built environment after a disaster, resourcing efforts should be made around four components: (1) resourcing facilitator: legislation and policy, (2) resourcing implementer: construction industry, (3) resourcing platform: construction market, and (4) resourcing access: transportation system. (2008) rebuilding experience, the study proposes a holistic view of where resourcing bottlenecks are likely to exist during post-disaster reconstruction and where efforts are needed to align resources more closely to reconstruction requirements. The future research challenge resides in, under the topic of the post-disaster resourcing, how to generalize the research results yielded from China's case and draw out similarities and differences among different disaster relief and recovery systems. Research limitations/implications -Based largely on China's Wenchuan earthquakePractical implications -The data collection was conducted on a basis of field investigation. The empirical perspectives and insights were captured of those who are involved in rebuilding after the Indian Ocean tsunami and in post-Wenchuan earthquake reconstruction in China. Thus, the findings of this paper have practical implications for post-disaster reconstruction. Specific approaches are suggested with identified components incorporated to facilitate resourcing operations. The research helps draw attention to these items and raise understanding of the key role of pre-event resource planning and preparedness to enhance built environment resilience.Originality/value -The original part of this paper is in raising the importance of resourcing for achieving a resilient post-disaster built environment, and in presenting a thorough overhaul of the resourcing components. The paper also (1) offers a vision of comprehensive planning and preparedness to facilitate resourcing operations in post-disaster reconstruction; (2) pinpoints possible constraints inherent in post-disaster resourcing environment; (3) provides a directionsetting framework to achieve the vision with built environment resilience considerations incorporated.

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Enhancing community‐based disaster preparedness with information technology

Cited by 87 publications

References 11 publications

A review of required features for a disaster response system on top of a multi-criteria decision: a Brazilian perspective

A review of required features for a disaster response system on top of a multi-criteria decision: a Brazilian perspective

If Only We Knew What We Know: Factors for Mobilizing Citizen Participation in Community-based Emergency Preparedness

Resourcing for a resilient post‐disaster reconstruction environment

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