The role of the Services in accident and disaster

Watt, J. C.

doi:10.1016/0020-1383(77)90097-3

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“…Past disaster events have highlighted the requirements of emergency rescue services, emergency medical needs, shelter and other resource supports in addition to relief supplies (e.g., food, medicine, and potable water) in the affected zones (Owens et al, 2005;van der Velden et al, 2012;Watt, 1977). It may be noted here that the emergency rescue services, medical needs, and shelters are to be provided in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.…”

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Disaster Assessment and Mitigation Planning: A Humanitarian Logistics Based Approach

Das¹,

Lashkari

Biswas³

2013

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

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This paper proposes a mathematical modeling-based approach for assessing disaster effects and selecting suitable mitigation alternatives to provide humanitarian relief (HR) supplies, shelter, rescue services, and long-term services after a disaster event. Mitigation steps, such as arrangement of shelter and providing HR items (food, water, medicine, etc.) are the immediate requirements after a disaster. Since governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing humanitarian aid need to know the requirements of relief supplies and resources for collecting relief supplies, organizing and initiating mitigation steps, a quick assessment of the requirements is the precondition for effective disaster management. Based on satellite images from weather forecasting channels, an area/dimension of the disaster-affected zones and the extent of the overall damage may often be obtained. The proposed approach then estimates the requirements for HR supplies, supporting resources, and rescue services using the census and other government data. It then determines reliable transportation routes, optimum collection and distribution centers, alternatives for resource support, rescue services, and long-term help needed for the disaster-affected zones. A numerical example illustrates the applicability of the model in disaster mitigation planning.

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Disaster Assessment and Mitigation Planning: A Humanitarian Logistics Based Approach

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Lashkari

Biswas³

2013

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

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“…One of the greatest challenges in managing emergencies is to determine the impact of the disaster and to respond effectively to the primary needs of those affected. Throughout the years, natural disasters have indicated that the main needs in these situations are food, medicines, and drinking water (Watt, 1977).…”

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GIS for Public Health Assessment A CASPER Methodology Framework

Lecca¹,

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First, of all, I would like to thank God Almighty for His grace in giving me the opportunity to stay here in Redlands with peace of mind, contentment and good health. He has given me the patience and strength to face all my challenges and the wisdom to understand my errors and avoid repeating them. I would like to thank professor Fang Ren for her contribution to the realization of this project and her encouragement when facing the different challenges that being a foreigner means in this great country. My sincere gratitude to the MS GIS program faculty, their support, and commitment to the quality of our education was a source of encouragement during this year. I would also like to thank Jack Dangermond, the President of ESRI, and the University of Redlands MS GIS Program for funding my studies through the Jack Dangermond fellowship program. I am in debt to you all, and I hope I can contribute to the society as a means to repay your support of me.

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The role of the Services in accident and disaster

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Disaster Assessment and Mitigation Planning: A Humanitarian Logistics Based Approach

Disaster Assessment and Mitigation Planning: A Humanitarian Logistics Based Approach

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