Implementation of SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody infusion sites at three medical centers in the United States: Strengths and challenges assessment to inform COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergency use

Monoclonal antibody therapeutics to treat COVID-19 have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Many barriers exist when deploying a novel therapeutic during an ongoing pandemic, and it is critical to assess the needs of incorporating monoclonal antibody infusions into pandemic response activities. We examined the monoclonal antibody infusion site process during the COVID-19 pandemic and conducted a descriptive analysis using data from three sites at medical centers in the U.S. supported by the National Disaster Medical System. Monoclonal antibody implementation success factors included engagement with local medical providers, therapy batch preparation, placing the infusion center in proximity to emergency services, and creating procedures resilient to EUA changes. Infusion process challenges included confirming patient SARS-CoV-2 positivity, strained staff, scheduling, and pharmacy coordination. Infusion sites are effective when integrated into pre-existing pandemic response ecosystems and can be implemented with limited staff and physical resources.

The evaluation of Disaster Resilient Village Program to support National Security matters

Disaster Resilient Village is a village with capability to independently adapt and deal with disaster threat, and quickly recover from the adverse effect of disaster. This research employed Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) evaluation model to evaluate the Disaster Resilient Village program in Tanjung Benoa Village. As the result, the Context aspect of the Disaster Resilient Village program in Tanjung Benoa Village is appropriate in accordance with the Regulation of the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2012. On the Input aspect, Tanjung Benoa village has established a Disaster Risk Reduction Forum that consists of the local community representatives. On the Process aspect, the village has developed Disaster-Safe School and Communities that routinely conduct simulations on monthly basis and collaborate with the hospitality sector to develop evacuation sites in the event of a tsunami disaster. On Product aspect, namely community capacity building and community participation, the program resulted in the increasing trust among domestic and foreign tourists and the improvement of Tanjung Benoa people’s welfare. In conclusion, Disaster Resilient Village program in Tanjung Benoa Village has been going well.

Urban Flood Management Under Changing Climate

Climate change and the associated phenomenon have put major cities and their surroundings at multi-dimensional risk patterns because of hazards, with flooding being a major hazard in the Asian Peninsula. With authorities such as National Disaster Management Authority, India reporting multiple urban local bodies to be under flood risk, it is essential to prioritize flood risk management in the urban planning process in India. Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, India has been frequently affected by flooding events. Various factors have been attributed to the flood risk of Kochi Corporation, which requires validation. Against this backdrop, the study focuses on comprehending significant factors attributed to the vulnerability of settlements in the study region and promoting a way forward based on lessons learned and good practices across the world. This is achieved by analyzing significant databases and computations using GIS. The research outcome would help define strategies for sustainable land-use-based development, promoting effective flood management in the Kochi urban area.

Analysis of Flood Potential and Risk on Agricultural Land in Pacitan Regency

Flood is a national disaster in Indonesia. Some of those factors, landform driven factors and non-driven factors in the form of land use management. Pacitan Regency has an alluvial landform that is vulnerable to flooding. BNPB states that the floods in 2018 continued on 07 March 2019, as a massive flood resulted in losses reaching > 600 billion. This study analyzed the potential and risk of flood in Pacitan Regency in 2018, in the past (1998 and 2008), and used it to projected future floods (2030). The research focused on land use change and its impact on flood potential and hazards. The potential and risk of flooding were analyzed using Paimin’s method. The parameter was analyzed from Landsat 5, 7, and 8 images in an unsupervised. The trend will be used for Business As Usual (BAU) analysis in 2030. As a comparison, land use analysis carried out based on Land Ability Class (KKL) and Spatial Planning (RTRW). Data validation using confusion matrix overall accuracy. As a result, there had been an increase of potential floods in high and very high levels (1998 to 2018) around 263.04 ha and 368.99 ha. This continues until 2030 (BAU), around 191.61 ha and 172.8 ha. Land use management with RTRW will increase the potential flooding at a very high level in 2030 + 1088.63 ha. The best land management is the KKL application which reducing the flood potential at a very high level + 1973.39 ha. Accuracy tests conducted at 100 points in 2018 showed that 88 model points matched the flooding event ( 88% accuracy).

COVID-19's Impact on Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and Its Effects on the Economy

This chapter addressed Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) impact on tertiary institutions in Nigeria, its effect on the economy, and possible coping strategies in a time of global pandemic and national disaster. COVID-19 was reported as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, spread to several nations, forcing the closure of tertiary institutions all over the world. The effect has also disrupted the school academic calendar at tertiary institutions, decreased international education, Suspension of local and international conferences, etc. And the economy, leading to job losses, revenue loss in the informal sector, business closure, agricultural production and food insecurity, a sharp drop in oil revenues, and economic uncertainties. Which, thus, harms the economy. This chapter makes recommendations to assist Nigeria's government and the educational institutions in coping with the effect of the outbreak and similar pandemics soon.

Integrating GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process to Determine Flood Vulnerability Level in Surabaya, Indonesia

Flood is one of the hydrometeorological disasters that occur in Surabaya, especially during the rainy season. The occurrence of floods brings a huge impact on the economy, the environment, and humans’ losses. Based on the National Disaster Management Agency in Indonesia (BNPB) records, the flood inundation height in Surabaya reach about 10 -70 cm for 6 hours. Some anticipation efforts are required to minimize the impact. Therefore, this study aims to provide a flood vulnerability level assessment using the GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method as a priority recommendation in increasing capacity. This research uses 4 criteria in the assessment including social, economic, physical, and environmental. Each criterion is divided into several classes with adjusted scoring values. The results of the AHP rank the social criteria as the highest weighted value of 0.42322. Furthermore, the results of the flood vulnerability assessment yield some areas that have the highest vulnerability value including Trengilismejoyo District, Wonocolo District, Dukuhpakis District, Sukolilo District, Krembangan District, Semampir District, and Benowo District.

Response Efficacy and Action to Prepare for Disasters With Different Lead Time: Age Differences

This study investigated how disaster types, namely those with short and longer warning lead time, contextualized individuals’ preparatory action, especially as associated with their response efficacy and age. The working sample included 1,467 respondents from the 2017 U.S. National Household Survey. Logistic regressions showed that individuals with higher levels of response efficacy were more likely to prepare after learning information about how to prepare. Respondents in areas prone to short lead-time disasters were less likely to prepare than those in longer lead-time disasters areas. Response efficacy was more important for action taking for short lead-time disasters, which was observed only among older adults when older and younger adults were examined separately. These findings revealed the impacts of disaster types and response efficacy on disaster preparedness and older adults’ unique vulnerability and resilience, which could guide policymaking and interventions to promote national disaster preparedness tailored to regional peculiarities.

UPAYA PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM PENANGANAN PANDEMI COVID-19 DI KABUPATEN GARUT

The pandemic that is endemic throughout the world is making every country work hard to eradicate it. has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Global Public Health Emergency which is known to spread to all corners of the world very quickly. Coronavirus is a new virus that causes illness ranging from mild to severe symptoms. There are at least two types of corona viruses that cause serious illness, namely Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease that has never been identified in humans. The virus that causes is called SarsCoV2. COVID-19 is a new disease and there is very little research on it. Evidence-based information is required for the care, treatment and other information related to this disease. The Indonesian government later declared the Corona problem as an unnatural or non-natural national disaster. The President of the Republic of Indonesia, regional governments and their staff work together in various efforts to prevent the spread of the virus in the community. From ministerial level to province, district or city Keywords: Pandemic, Local Government, Efforts