Strategic and Operational Prepositioning in Case of Seasonal Natural Disasters: A Perspective

Apte, Aruna

doi:10.1002/9780470400531.eorms1095

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“…Given that our perspective of the cost-model is about incremental cost, it may be worth noting that this model will shed better light on HADR provided by USN by considering set-up/sunk/up-front costs that could be used for strategic as well as operational prepositioning ( Apte 2014) such as HADR-pack-up-kits or the demand estimating drones. Such prepositioning is cost effective as the United Nations (2007) and the World Meteorological Organization (2009) estimate that every dollar invested in preparing for a disaster saves seven dollars in disaster response.…”

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Reacting to Crisis: The Costs of First Response by the United States Navy

Apte

Yoho

2017

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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Abstract:The U.S. Navy has declared humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations as a core mission in support of the U.S. national security strategy. However little work has been done to illustrate which vessels are typically deployed for such operations or the costs of these deployments which, as contingencies, are not part of the regular defense budget. In this work we summarize some of the work that has been done in the area of cost analysis for U.S. Navy HADR operations and conclude with implications for policy makers.

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Reacting to Crisis: The Costs of First Response by the United States Navy

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Yoho

2017

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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“…Estimating the quantity and type of demand is difficult, but what is even more difficult is assessing .where and when the relief is needed (Apte, 2009). However, providing relief depends on the speed of the response, and matching the supply with the need assessed (Apte, 2014). This is often a function of the capabilities and competencies of the organizations (Apte & Yoho, 2011a).…”

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Optimizing Resources of United States Navy for Humanitarian Operations

Apte¹,

Yoho²

2014

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Resource selection in support of humanitarian operations: a case of the United States Navy

Apte

Yoho

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a model for selecting specific assets to be used in relief and disaster response missions based on the capabilities of, and contributions to, the demanded need for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. During past disasters, the US Navy (USN) has responded with whatever ships were in the area regardless of their contribution to the need. The authors use data from the USN that has been gathered in other studies as an illustration of how the model may be applied to allocate the most useful vessels at the lowest cost. Design/methodology/approach A simple optimization model is used that utilizes scored capabilities as well as the estimated costs associated with US Naval vessels that will allocate the most useful assets at the lowest economic cost. Findings The model selects the most effective assets while minimizing the estimated economic cost. The US Naval assets that contribute the most effective humanitarian assistance and disaster response capability at the lowest cost are amphibious ships, leased commercial vessels and ready reserve force cargo ships. Originality/value This research fills a critical gap in the literature as there is no research that takes into account national Navy capability and proposes a solution to find those assets that are most mission and cost effective. As the USN looks for ways to cut costs while meeting mission priorities it will be necessary to determine which ship classes and types contribute the most while saving cost. The model introduced in this research provides insight into where investments should be made to meet strategic goals.

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Strategic and Operational Prepositioning in Case of Seasonal Natural Disasters: A Perspective

Cited by 4 publications

References 53 publications

Reacting to Crisis: The Costs of First Response by the United States Navy

Reacting to Crisis: The Costs of First Response by the United States Navy

Optimizing Resources of United States Navy for Humanitarian Operations

Resource selection in support of humanitarian operations: a case of the United States Navy

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