Formal specification of humanitarian disaster management processes

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil A. Alrajeh ◽  
Bouchaib Bounabat
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Formal Specification ◽  
Management Processes

Efficient Deployment of ICT Tools in Disaster Management Process

2011 ◽  
pp. 95-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysu Sagun
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Nature Of Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Efficient Integration ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Three Stages

This chapter will emphasize that efficient integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in disaster management process can help mitigation of impacts of disasters on people and the environment, minimizing the failures and maximizing the collaboration. It summarizes the nature of information flow and management processes during disasters and the potential of recent ICT at three stages of disaster management. The requirements and problems faced during their deployment at different stages of disaster management process are stated. The solutions for common constraints are discussed as well as the critical factors that should be considered in efficient deployment of ICT in the disaster management process.

Investigating the synergy between lean construction practices and post disaster management processes

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Sevilay Demirkesen
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Lean Construction ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Safety Concerns ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Lean Tools ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Post Disaster

Lean aims to maximize value while minimizing waste. Lean practices are likely to reduce the number potential hazards and errors. The use of Lean practices in construction is essential to experience less hazards. Benefitting from Lean practices has gained much attention in the last decade. Especially, the destroying effect of hazards and accidents is of utmost importance in terms of seeking for better strategies. Within this context, Lean practices offer a wide variety of advantages and provide means for achieving greater success in projects. This study investigates the use of Lean practices in post disaster management. Since post disaster management includes the activities to help community in rebuilding, Lean tools and techniques might be employed to better handle post disaster management processes. The study also scrutinizes the integration of Lean practices with the post disaster processes and encourages the community to compete against the destroying effect of disasters thanks to using Lean tools and techniques. The main contribution of this study is that it introduces Lean practices to be used in the post disaster management processes, which might potentially remove safety concerns in construction sites up to a great extent.

scholarly journals Exploring the impacts of social media and crowdsourcing on disaster resilience

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Nathan Clark ◽  
Kees Boersma ◽  
Sara Bonati ◽  
Chiara Fonio ◽  
Simon Gehlhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Horizon 2020 ◽  
Knowledge Domains ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Project Objectives ◽  
Initial Results

Social media and crowdsourcing (SMCS) are increasingly proving useful for addressing the effects of natural and human-made hazards. SMCS allow different stakeholders to share crucial information during disaster management processes and to strengthen community resilience through engagement and collaboration. To harvest these opportunities there is a need for better knowledge on SMCS for diverse disaster scenarios. These challenges are being addressed within the LINKS Horizon 2020 project. The project aims at strengthening societal resilience by producing advanced learning on the use of SMCS in disasters. This is done through an in-depth study across three knowledge domains (disaster risk perception and vulnerability, disaster management processes, disaster community technologies), the establishment of an interactive Framework, and an online platform in which a community of relevant stakeholders can learn and share knowledge and experiences. This paper provides an overview of the project objectives and approaches and a summary of the initial results.

scholarly journals CONCEPT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ARCHITECTURE FOR THE IMMEDIATE PROVISION OF GEODATA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol XLII-4/W2 ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Fleischhauer ◽  
F.-J. Behr ◽  
P. Rawiel
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Free Software ◽  
United States Geological Survey ◽  
Software Components ◽  
Vector Data ◽  
Geoinformation System ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Free Data

Statistics prove that the number of disasters, especially weather-related, increased during the last decades. This leads to high demands on participants in disaster management processes. To meet these requirements the provision of geodata, as a part of the information base, plays a key role. A preliminary theoretical consideration points out the evaluation of the benefits of geodata in disaster scenarios as well as the requirements for the provision of geoinformation products and systems in this field of application. There already exist several approaches that differ in the used data, the functionalities or the concept in general. <br><br> As an alternative, this work introduces a new architectural concept of immediate geodata provision for disaster management based on the usage of free data and free software components. A system consisting of several free software components forms the basis of this approach. With vector data from OpenStreetMap and remote sensing data from the United States Geological Survey a batch script driven geoinformation system creates map tiles or images for end-users in disaster management within minutes.

scholarly journals Features Selection For Efficient Data Center Disaster Management Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Hayati Mohd Zain ◽  
Norafida Ithnin
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Data Center ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Features Selection ◽  
Disaster Impact ◽  
Disaster Loss ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Efficient Data ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Management Work

Data center is a place where a lot of data and information stored together. Pooling all data in one large place called data center will make management work become complex and hard to be manage. Threats become one major problem which can cause disaster to data center. Disaster management is one important step that need to be done in reducing disaster impact and disaster loss when threats attacked or strike to data center. This paper presents on features selection for efficient Data Center Disaster Management (DCDM) approach as one propose solution. The features of disaster management is listed and compared in evaluating the suitable DCDM mechanism to improve the previous disaster management processes. Based on all selected features, a comparison of features from existing DCDM approach are analyzed and the selected features was identified toward a better development of the new DCDM approach. 

scholarly journals Mitigation processes – antecedents for building supply chain resilience

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirstin Scholten ◽  
Pamela Sharkey Scott ◽  
Brian Fynes
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Supply Chain Resilience ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Management Context ◽  
Resilience Framework ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

Purpose – This study aims to combine theory and practice to develop an integrated supply chain resilience framework by investigating the inter-dependencies between the strategic literature based concept of supply chain resilience and operational practitioner based disaster management processes. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising an in-depth qualitative case of a collaborative agency, this study identifies best practices within disaster management for insights on the operationalisation of supply chain resilience. Findings – The empirical data leads to the development of an integrated supply chain resilience framework capturing the interplay of disaster management processes and capabilities required to build supply chain resilience. The critical importance of mitigation processes in building supply chain resilience is highlighted. Practical implications – The generic supply chain resilience framework represents a valuable guide for managers when directing resources and planning for building the capabilities required in each phase of disaster management, while remaining strategically focused. The value of the framework is demonstrated by a retrospective analysis of aid operations in response to Hurricane Katrina. Originality/value – The study's results are the first to bridge theory and practice on supply chain resilience. By utilising the unique humanitarian aid disaster supply chain management context, a two-way knowledge and learning flow between humanitarian and commercial organisations is established.

scholarly journals Modelling a critical infrastructure-driven spatial database for proactive disaster management: A developing country context

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David O. Baloye ◽  
Lobina G. Palamuleni
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Spatial Database ◽  
Poor Response ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Geospatial Database ◽  
Effective Use

The understanding and institutionalisation of the seamless link between urban critical infrastructure and disaster management has greatly helped the developed world to establish effective disaster management processes. However, this link is conspicuously missing in developing countries, where disaster management has been more reactive than proactive. The consequence of this is typified in poor response time and uncoordinated ways in which disasters and emergency situations are handled. As is the case with many Nigerian cities, the challenges of urban development in the city of Abeokuta have limited the effectiveness of disaster and emergency first responders and managers. Using geospatial techniques, the study attempted to design and deploy a spatial database running a web-based information system to track the characteristics and distribution of critical infrastructure for effective use during disaster and emergencies, with the purpose of proactively improving disaster and emergency management processes in Abeokuta.Keywords: Disaster Management; Emergency; Critical Infrastructure; Geospatial Database; Developing Countries; Nigeria

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