Measuring the seismic vulnerability of strategic public facilities: response of the health‐care system

Menoni, Scira; Meroni, Fabrizio; Pergalani, F.; Petrini, V.; Luzi, Lucia; Zonno, G.

doi:10.1108/09653560010316041

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“…Others have worked toward better and more accurate mapping of identified hazards (Morrow 1999;Flax et al 2002;Bankoff et al 2004). Narrower approaches, singular systems and particular hazards have also had some attention, for example Menomi et al (2000) examined the vulnerability of public health care facilities as they related to seismic risk. In their 1997 piece, Church and Cova (1997) used a GIS-based model-to-model community evacuation issues.…”

Section: Vulnerability Assessment Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Large-scale vulnerability assessments for natural hazards

Simpson

Human

2008

Nat Hazards

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This article examines the process by which vulnerability analysis takes place at the state level for State Hazard Mitigation Plans, as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The methods developed by the Center for Hazards Research and Policy Development at the University of Louisville are described, followed by a brief discussion on issues and challenges. A key finding in this article is the need to understand the impact and role of vulnerability analysis on planning and policy-making at the state and local level, as it applies to the investment of funding and resources in hazard mitigation. Recommendations for policy as well as directions in future research are offered in conclusion.

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Section: Vulnerability Assessment Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Large-scale vulnerability assessments for natural hazards

Simpson

Human

2008

Nat Hazards

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“…They have used system dynamics modeling to quantify the interdependencies of critical infrastructures and to evaluate plans to compensate for vulnerabilities. Menoni et al (2000) and Arboleda (2006) have assessed the vulnerability of health care facilities during disaster events. Physical damage to these facilities or disruption of their operations or supply chains could prevent a full, effective response to a disaster and exacerbate the outcome of an emergency situation.…”

Section: Dynamic Modeling Of Post Disaster Urban Water System Crisismentioning

confidence: 99%

Crisis in Urban Water Systems during the Reconstruction Period: A System Dynamics Analysis of Alternative Policies after the 2003 Earthquake in Bam-Iran

Bagheri

Darijani

Asgary

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Water Resour Manage

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Quick restoration of critical infrastructure systems, such as water, electrical power, natural gas, and transportation systems, are essential for rapid and effective post disaster recovery and reconstruction process. A number of previous studies have assessed vulnerability of infrastructure systems to various hazards such as earthquakes, but seldom have the impacts of post disaster policies been considered. In its assessment of the water system in post disaster situation after Bam earthquake, this paper examines the impacts of various reconstruction as well as water management policies on the system failure in operation in terms of the ability of Bam urban water system to meet increased demand trends. Adopting a system dynamics modeling approach and the concept of viability loops, the paper will show that in order to minimize further crisis in the water system during the reconstruction period stricter water management policies need to be considered.

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“…It is based on a series of techniques for determining the hazards that may affect a particular community and their possible impact and determines the factors that make a community vulnerable to emergencies and disasters by analyzing its social, infrastructural, economic, and demographic composition (Yahmed and Koob 1996). Many systems and services, such as lifelines, are vital for health care facilities, so vulnerability assessment should be extended to them (Menoni et al 2000). In risk assessment procedure, possible health damage should be identified and characterized.…”

Section: Disaster Preparedness and Response In Health Systemsmentioning

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Public health and natural disasters: disaster preparedness and response in health systems

Tekeli-Yeşil

2006

J Public Health

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The number of natural disasters and the severity of their impact have increased in recent decades. These developments highlight the need for improved preparedness and response in the health sector, inter alia, and the important role of public health in disaster management. The purpose of this paper, which is based on a literature review, is to provide background information about the general framework of disaster management and present the core concepts of disaster preparedness and response in health systems. Three different strategies were used to collect information for this article. First, information was collected from various international databases. Then, the virtual health library for disasters provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the WHO Health Action in Crisis (HAC) online sources were reviewed for relevant WHO and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) books, working papers and reports. Finally, PubMed abstracts were searched with key words and phrases. For greater completeness, five disaster journals were hand searched. Additional sources such as text books, working papers, and articles were included, relying on the bibliography of the original study mentioned in the introduction to this paper. The studies reviewed indicated that fragmented and response-oriented approaches have begun to change world wide, at least in the literature. Despite the publication of increasing numbers of research projects in disaster issues, there are still gaps in sharing experience through scientific papers, such as systematic evaluation of activities in different phases of disaster situations.

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Measuring the seismic vulnerability of strategic public facilities: response of the health‐care system

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Large-scale vulnerability assessments for natural hazards

Large-scale vulnerability assessments for natural hazards

Crisis in Urban Water Systems during the Reconstruction Period: A System Dynamics Analysis of Alternative Policies after the 2003 Earthquake in Bam-Iran

Public health and natural disasters: disaster preparedness and response in health systems

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