Disaster preparedness among disaster management agency officers: a study from rural and urban areas in Aceh, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cut Husna ◽  
Ridha Firdaus ◽  
Elly Wardani ◽  
Syarifah Rauzatul Jannah
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Agency

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the preparedness of disaster mitigation agency officers in both urban and rural areas as high vulnerability zones in Aceh, Indonesia, in dealing with disasters. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study adopted a conceptual framework from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and United Nations of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)/International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) (LIPI-UNESCO/ISDR, 2006), explaining the study of community preparedness in anticipating earthquake and tsunami disasters. The framework of the study consists of five disaster preparedness parameters, namely, knowledge and attitude to face disasters, policies and guidelines, emergency response plans, disaster early warning systems and mobilization of resources. This conceptual framework was developed after the 2004 tsunami through an analysis study in the three provinces in Indonesia (Aceh, Padang and Bengkulu) experiencing earthquakes and tsunamis. This conceptual framework serves as a guideline and is in line with the objective of the regional disaster management Agency to reduce disaster risk through increasing community preparedness, especially providers or officers in anticipating disasters. Findings There was a significant difference in disaster preparedness among officers from the urban and rural areas. The area size, location accessibility, the communication network and disaster detection and warning facilities could associate with the results. Research limitations/implications The respondents were selected from only two districts in Aceh Province, Indonesia, which are vulnerable to disasters. The study only identifies the disaster preparedness among disaster management agency officers (DMAOs) adopted from LIPI-UNESCO/ISDR about community preparedness in anticipating disasters particularly tsunami and earthquake. Therefore, the results of this study may have limited generalizability to other areas in Indonesia and beyond. Practical implications The results of this study could possibly serve as recommendations for policymakers and disaster management agencies, particularly in rural areas to prepare contingency plans that involve both internal and external institutions to arrange the regulations related to community-based emergency response plans and disaster early warning systems. Such programs of education, training and disaster drill needed to be in place and conducted regularly for the officers in a rural area. Finally, the other sub-scales showed no difference in disaster preparedness, however, collaboration and support to each other in disaster risk reduction plan by improving the capacity building, policy enhancement and disaster management guidelines are required. Also, attempts to optimize logistics adequacy, budget allocations and disaster preparedness education and training for both DMAOs are strongly recommended through the lens of the study. The results of the study might useful for further research that could be developed based on this current study. Originality/value The emergency response plans and disaster early warning systems were significantly different between the rural and urban officers in disaster preparedness. Attending disaster management programs, experiences in responding to disasters and the availability of facilities and funds could be considered in ascertaining the preparedness of officers to deal with disasters.

Toward a typology of weak-signal early alert systems: functional early warning systems in the post-COVID age

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Černý ◽  
Martin Potančok ◽  
Elias Castro Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Weak Signal ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Weak Signals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Human In The Loop ◽  
Early Alert Systems

PurposeThe study aims to expand on the concept of an early warning system (EWS) by introducing weak-signal detection, human-in-the-loop (HIL) verification and response tuning as integral parts of an EWS's design.Design/methodology/approachThe authors bibliographically highlight the evolution of EWS over the last 30+ years, discuss instances of EWSs in various types of organizations and industries and highlight limitations of current systems.FindingsProposed system to be used in the transforming of weak signals to early warnings and associated weak/strong responses.Originality/valueThe authors contribute to existing literature by presenting (1) novel approaches to dealing with some of the well-known issues associated with contemporary EWS and (2) an event-agnostic heuristic for dealing with weak signals.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-11-2020-0513.

The Sahel faces complex food and climate challenges

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Basis ◽  
Sustained Development ◽  
Full Benefit

Subject Food security and climate change challenges in the Sahel. Significance Despite improved cereal output in 2018-19, many communities have entered the annual ‘lean season’ in a fragile position. Climate change is slowly destabilising the regional balance, while spreading insecurity prevents the region from realising the full benefit of its sustained development efforts. Impacts At 17.7% above the five-year average, the 2018-19 cereal harvest offers a good basis to meet needs during the May-September lean season. Local shortages should be spotted by robust regional early warning systems, with emergency grain stocks and donors ready to step in. Pastoralist populations are in a particularly vulnerable position, as insecurity affects access to many important grazing zones.

scholarly journals Technology-Based Early Warning Systems for Bipolar Disorder: A Conceptual Framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. e42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Depp ◽  
John Torous ◽  
Wesley Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Limited Information

Recognition and timely action around “warning signs” of illness exacerbation is central to the self-management of bipolar disorder. Due to its heterogeneity and fluctuating course, passive and active mobile technologies have been increasingly evaluated as adjunctive or standalone tools to predict and prevent risk of worsening of course in bipolar disorder. As predictive analytics approaches to big data from mobile health (mHealth) applications and ancillary sensors advance, it is likely that early warning systems will increasingly become available to patients. Such systems could reduce the amount of time spent experiencing symptoms and diminish the immense disability experienced by people with bipolar disorder. However, in addition to the challenges in validating such systems, we argue that early warning systems may not be without harms. Probabilistic warnings may be delivered to individuals who may not be able to interpret the warning, have limited information about what behaviors to change, or are unprepared to or cannot feasibly act due to time or logistic constraints. We propose five essential elements for early warning systems and provide a conceptual framework for designing, incorporating stakeholder input, and validating early warning systems for bipolar disorder with a focus on pragmatic considerations.

Gap assessment towards strengthening early warning systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishiraj Dutta ◽  
Senaka Basnayake
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to focus on the gap assessment carried out in the existing early warning systems (EWSs) in Southeast Asia as a means to address such gaps in terms of communication and information dissemination. Design/methodology/approach This paper was based on the surveys conducted in some of the Southeast Asian countries through interviews, group discussions and consultation to get an understanding about people’s knowledge towards EWSs and their awareness towards warning information. Findings The conclusions showed that there exist gaps in the existing systems which need to be strengthened to increase its efficiency for providing reliable, timely and accurate information. Research limitations/implications Limitation of finding more references to support the work. Originality/value This paper is based on the gap assessment carried out in different countries of Southeast Asia for strengthening EWSs. This paper is the original research and has never been published in any other journal.

The human dimension of early warning – a viewpoint

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-274
Author(s):  
Mo Hamza ◽  
Peter Månsson
Keyword(s):  
Early Warning ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Human Dimension ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
End To End ◽  
Early Warnings

Purpose The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami prompted global efforts to develop end-to-end multi-hazard warning systems. Taking this event as a starting point, and drawing on experiences from the following advancement of the Indonesian tsunami early warning system, this paper aims to highlight the importance of paying attention to human factors and the perceptions and behaviors of end recipients when trying to design efficient early warning systems. Design/methodology/approach The study is a viewpoint where theoretical frameworks for the design of efficient early warning systems are used as backdrop to an extensive review and analysis of secondary data, including scientific papers and newspaper articles. Findings The paper presents what an end-to-end warning system means, explores process problems related to perception and communication and concludes with views and recommendations toward more inclusive early warnings. Originality/value Research and practice related to early warning systems have traditionally had a strong focus on technological elements whilst the target groups of early warnings (i.e. communities) have received far less attention and resources. This paper focuses on the human dimension of warning systems and uses a real case to exemplify how efficient warning systems not only require a sound scientific and technological basis, but also depend on the awareness, trust and will of the people they aim to protect.

scholarly journals Towards an improved understanding of participation in natural hazard early warning systems

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgina Clegg ◽  
Richard Haigh ◽  
Dilanthi Amaratunga
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Natural Hazard ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Online Searches ◽  
Risk Knowledge

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to improve the conceptual understanding of the process of participation in early warning systems (EWS) through a review of participatory EWS examples in the academic literature. Specifically, this paper asks: who is involved, what responsibilities do participants hold, what activities are they involved in, and what are the associated successes, issues and outcomes? Design/methodology/approach A total of 30 cases of participation in EWS documented in the academic literature were identified through online searches. Existing concepts in participation (power and responsibility, communication) and people-centred early warning (risk knowledge, monitoring and warning, communication and dissemination and response capability) were used to examine each paper. Findings Participation was found to take place through a range of activities across all elements of the EWS. Participation also varied in breadth of inclusion, ranging from the general public to selected volunteers. The majority of cases received support and facilitation from other actors, such as government and NGOs, but the extent of power and responsibility held by participants varied greatly within this. Common successes and issues associated with participatory EWS and the potential outcomes are presented, and the opportunities, challenges and gaps in knowledge are discussed. Originality/value This paper links participation and EWS literature to form a clearer conceptualisation of participation in EWS in support of future research in the field. It provides unique insights into who participates, their roles and relations with other actors and the outcomes of participation.

scholarly journals The Flood Disaster Management Model in Wonosari Village Semarang City

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 08031
Author(s):  
Rachmawati Yuliana ◽  
Kismartini ◽  
Suharyanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Interactive Model ◽  
The Face

The importance of alignment in management especially in the face of disaster Floods that often occur Semarang city. This research aims to find out the Flood Disaster Management Model of wonosari village. The writer refers to the functions of management including planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising. This study was a descriptive qualitative research. Technique of collecting data used was interview, observation and document study. Technique of analyzing data used was an interactive model. Model of flood disaster management in wonosari village is preparedness, early warning, disaster mitigation, emergency response, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The planning executed was the disaster preparedness village's plan including before, during and after disaster occurrence. Meanwhile, to implement the flood disaster management, the organization was made by disaster agency. The level of integration in the disaster management is still low so it needs a strategy to improve the integration. Priority strategies that can be undertaken to improve preparedness in an integrated effort multistakeholder of watershed with administrative areas, and a clearer division of stakeholder roles in the sustainable model disaster management.

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