Importance of Team Experience and Coordination in Disaster Response: Building Collapse

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Semih Korkut ◽  
Selim Altinarik ◽  
Osman Türk ◽  
Fatih Türkmen ◽  
Yusuf Uğurlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Security Forces ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Prehospital Emergency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Story Building ◽  
Emergency Health Services

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether coordination of prehospital emergency health services and Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (DEMP) and being prepared for disasters, such as building collapses, allow quick evaluation and fast intervention. Methods: The information flow, hierarchy, treatment, and rehabilitation processes, and rescue organization and planning during the rescue attempt for 35 people who needed help due to this building collapse were reviewed. Results: Of the 43 people who lived in this 8-story building, 35 were inside the building during the collapse; 40% of them were assessed as injured and 60% as exitus. Almost two-thirds (64.3%) of the injured individuals who were rescued were women. The mean duration until rescue was 330 (57.0-512.0) min. Conclusions: Leading and important factors that can increase the success rate in search and rescue interventions are informing official authorities as first early warning by individuals who can clearly define the situation, early security measures by security forces arriving before the health and search-rescue teams, accurate identification of estimated numbers of injured victims, and identifying and informing appropriate hospitals which victims rescued from the debris will be transferred to there.

Enhancing Community Disaster Resilience Through Mass Sporting Events

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. McCarthy ◽  
George T. Chiampas ◽  
Sanjeev Malik ◽  
Kendra Cole ◽  
Patricia Lindeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Federal Emergency Management Agency ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Complex Action ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Communication And Coordination

ABSTRACTDisaster response requires rapid, complex action by multiple agencies that may rarely interact during nondisaster periods. Failures in communication and coordination between agencies have been pitfalls in the advancement of disaster preparedness. Recommendations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency address these needs and demonstrate commitment to successful disaster management, but they are challenging for communities to ensure. In this article we describe the application of Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines to the 2008 and 2009 Chicago Marathon and discuss the details of our implementation strategy with a focus on optimizing communication. We believe that it is possible to enhance community disaster preparedness through practical application during mass sporting events.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:310–315)

scholarly journals The Engagement of Academic Institutions in Community Disaster Response: A Comparative Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 129 (6_suppl4) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne L. Dunlop ◽  
Kristi M. Logue ◽  
Alexander P. Isakov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Space Shuttle ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Incident Command

Objective. Using comparative analysis, we examined the factors that influence the engagement of academic institutions in community disaster response. Methods. We identified colleges and universities located in counties affected by four Federal Emergency Management Agency-declared disasters (Kentucky ice storms, Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, California wildfires, and the Columbia space shuttle disintegration) and performed key informant interviews with officials from public health, emergency management, and academic institutions in those counties. We used a comparative case study approach to explore particular resources provided by academic institutions, processes for engagement, and reasons for engagement or lack thereof in the community disaster response. Results. Academic institutions contribute a broad range of resources to community disaster response. Their involvement and the extent of their engagement is variable and influenced by ( 1) their resources, ( 2) preexisting relationships with public health and emergency management organizations, ( 3) the structure and organizational placement of the school's disaster planning and response office, and ( 4) perceptions of liability and lines of authority. Facilitators of engagement include ( 1) the availability of faculty expertise or special training programs, ( 2) academic staff presence on public health and emergency management planning boards, ( 3) faculty contracts and student practica, ( 4) incident command system or emergency operations training of academic staff, and ( 5) the existence of mutual aid or memoranda of agreements. Conclusion. While a range of relationships exist between academic institutions that engage with public health and emergency management agencies in community disaster response, recurrent win-win themes include co-appointed faculty and staff; field experience opportunities for students; and shared planning and training for academic, public health, and emergency management personnel.

scholarly journals Onsite Disaster Response System for an Inclusive Society and Social Safety Net by Types of Disabilities: Focusing on the Welfare Facilities for the Disabled in "D City"

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Jiyeon Myeong ◽  
Hongjik Kim
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Social Safety Net ◽  
Response System ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Disaster Situation ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Inclusive Society

As the types of disaster diversity and the occurrence of disaster became more frequent, complex damage is also increasing. The nation is making various efforts, including creating an emergency management system and supporting crisis management research, to minimize damage to property, facilities and lives that are caused by disasters. However, the practical system for those who have a disadvantage in terms of disaster awareness and early evacuation due to their physical limitations is still insufficient. In this study, the vulnerability of people with disabilities when it comes to disaster safety was analyzed by visiting the living facilities tailored for each type of disability by examing each facility's disaster resonse manual and observing the facilities. In addition, through surveying and interviewing employees and users of facilities, we analyzed the recognition of evacuation. Finally, this study proposed strengthening related disaster response policies to establish an inclusive society and a social safety net by analyzing behavioral patterns for each type of disability in the initial disaster situation.

scholarly journals Assessment of Needs Satisfaction of Displaced Persons with Intervention by Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Borno Stàte, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aminchi Daniel ◽  
Ya’ajiram Babakura Imam
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Internally Displaced Persons ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Management Agency ◽  
Needs Satisfaction ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Mean

The study assessment the needs satisfaction of displace persons with Intervention by Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Borno State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to assess the extent of internally displaced persons' physiological needs, satisfaction, and assess the level of internally displaced persons' safety and security needs satisfaction, with interventions by SEMA in Dalori Camp 1 in Borno state. For the purpose of this study, the following research question were made: What is the extent of IDPs’ physiological needs satisfaction with interventions by SEMA in Dalori IDPs Camp 1 in Borno state? What is the extent of IDPs’ safety and security needs satisfaction with interventions by SEMA in IDPs Dalori Camp 1 in Borno state? This study adopted a survey research design. With a representative sample, that is, one that is representative of the larger population of interest, one can describe the attitudes of the population from which the sample was drawn. The population of this study comprises of all registered IDPs currently settled at Dalori Camp 1 Maiduguri Borno state, with twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred and sixty-four (Borno State Emergency Management). Therefore, 1% of 29964 was used as the sample size, which is 300. The results of the findings revealed that Majority of the IDPs are not satisfied; the quality and quantity of food, clothing and shelter provided were very low as indicated by the mean 1.07. The IDP’s level of satisfaction with quality and quantity of clothing materials distributed was very low as indicated by the mean 1.91 and 7.35 of SD proved the statement negative. Recommendation were made.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENJADWALAN PROYEK GEDUNG BERTINGKAT DENGAN METODE PERT DAN M-PERT MENGGUNAKAN SIMULASI MONTE CARLO

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 533
Author(s):  
Josua Guntur Putra ◽  
Jane Sekarsari
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Deterministic Scheduling ◽  
Work Duration ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Building Project ◽  
Story Building

One of the keys to success in construction execution is timeliness. In fact, construction is often late than originally planned. It’s caused by project scheduling uncertainty. Deterministic scheduling methods use data from previous projects to determine work duration. However, not every project has same work duration. The PERT method provides a probabilistic approach that can overcome these uncertainties, but it doesn’t account for the increase in duration due to parallel activities. In 2017, the PERT method was developed into the M-PERT method. The purpose of this study is to compare the mean duration and standard deviation of the overall project between PERT and M-PERT methods and compare them in Monte Carlo simulation. The research method used is to calculate the mean duration of the project with the PERT, M-PERT, and Monte Carlo simulation. The study was applied to a three-story building project. From the results of the study, the standard deviation obtained was 5.079 for the M-PERT method, 8.915 for the PERT method, and 5.25 for the Monte Carlo simulation. These results show the M-PERT method can provide closer results to computer simulation result than the PERT method. Small standard deviation value indicates the M-PERT method gives more accurate results.ABSTRAKSalah satu kunci keberhasilan dalam suatu pelaksanaan konstruksi adalah ketepatan waktu. Kenyataannya, pelaksanaan konstruksi sering mengalami keterlambatan waktu dari yang direncanakan. Hal ini disebabkan oleh ketidakpastian dalam merencanakan penjadwalan proyek. Metode penjadwalan yang bersifat deterministik menggunakan data dari proyek sebelumnya untuk menentukan durasi pekerjaan. Akan tetapi, tidak setiap proyek memiliki durasi pekerjaan yang sama. Metode PERT memberikan pendekatan probabilistik yang dapat mengatasi ketidakpastian tersebut, tetapi metode ini tidak memperhitungkan pertambahan durasi akibat adanya kegiatan yang berbentuk paralel. Pada tahun 2017, metode PERT dikembangkan menjadi metode M-PERT. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membandingkan mean durasi dan standar deviasi proyek secara keseluruhan antara metode PERT dan M-PERT dan membandingkan kedua metode tersebut dalam simulasi Monte Carlo. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah menghitung mean durasi proyek dengan metode PERT, M-PERT, dan simulasi Monte Carlo. Penelitian diterapkan pada proyek gedung bertingkat tiga. Dari hasil penelitian, nilai standar deviasi diperoleh sebesar 5,079 untuk metode M-PERT, 8,915 untuk metode PERT, dan 5,25 untuk simulasi Monte Carlo. Hasil ini menunjukan metode M-PERT dapat memberikan hasil yang lebih mendekati hasil simulasi komputer daripada metode PERT. Nilai standar deviasi yang kecil menunjukan metode M-PERT memberikan hasil yang lebih akurat.

Anesthetic Considerations in Homeland Disasters

2011 ◽  
pp. 280-293
Author(s):  
Ernesto A. Pretto Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Trauma System ◽  
The United States ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Anesthetic Considerations ◽  
Prehospital Emergency ◽  
Management Functions

Based on these assumptions and in keeping with the theme of this book, this chapter will focus primarily on anesthetic considerations in homeland disasters likely to require the presence of the anesthesiologist in the out-of-hospital or pre-hospital environment. Although most anesthesiologists are adept at handling multiple trauma casualties in the familiar setting of the operating room, even during disasters, this fact does not necessarily apply to anesthesiologists’ expertise in the management of casualties of earthquakes or chemical or biological incidents outside the operating room.2 In order to understand the context within which anesthesiologists might be asked to function in the out-of-operating room setting during disaster response, we will devote a part of this monograph to a brief review of the disaster management functions of prehospital emergency medical services (EMS)/trauma systems. We will also describe the reorganization of hospital and intensive care services necessary to handle a surge of incoming critically injured or ill casualties. Our focus will be the role of the anesthesiologist, working in partnership with community or local EMS/trauma system and its network of hospitals, since the local EMS/ambulance system constitutes the functional unit of disaster medical response in the United States. We will end with a brief description of the major challenges we face in the delivery of intensive care services in mass and catastrophic casualty disasters.

scholarly journals Identification of Daily Activites and Environments Based on the AdaBoost Method Using Mobile Device Data: A Systematic Review

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 192 ◽  
Author(s):  
José M. Ferreira ◽  
Ivan Miguel Pires ◽  
Gonçalo Marques ◽  
Nuno M. Garcia ◽  
Eftim Zdravevski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Magnetic Sensors ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Motion Sensors ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Environment Recognition ◽  
The Mean

Using the AdaBoost method may increase the accuracy and reliability of a framework for daily activities and environment recognition. Mobile devices have several types of sensors, including motion, magnetic, and location sensors, that allow accurate identification of daily activities and environment. This paper focuses on the review of the studies that use the AdaBoost method with the sensors available in mobile devices. This research identified the research works written in English about the recognition of daily activities and environment recognition using the AdaBoost method with the data obtained from the sensors available in mobile devices that were published between 2012 and 2018. Thus, 13 studies were selected and analysed from 151 identified records in the searched databases. The results proved the reliability of the method for daily activities and environment recognition, highlighting the use of several features, including the mean, standard deviation, pitch, roll, azimuth, and median absolute deviation of the signal of motion sensors, and the mean of the signal of magnetic sensors. When reported, the analysed studies presented an accuracy higher than 80% in recognition of daily activities and environments with the Adaboost method.

Putting young children on disaster maps: The challenges of child care data integration

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth F. Shores, MAPH ◽  
Jamie Heath, BA ◽  
Erin Barbaro, MA ◽  
Michael C. Barbaro, MA ◽  
Cathy Grace, EdD
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Child Care ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Census Bureau ◽  
Earthquake Risk ◽  
State Recovery ◽  
State Child

Objective: To determine the capacity for and degree of data sharing, for the purpose of emergency preparedness of the child care sector, among child care agencies and between child care agencies and emergency management agencies in 12 states.Design: Survey of federal and state child care agencies; evaluations of federal and state datasets; analysis of hurricane and earthquake risk areas; analysis of US Census Bureau data on population aged 0-4 years in counties.Setting: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.Subjects, Participants: Not applicable.Interventions: Not applicable.Main Outcome Measures: Feasibility of merging five or more early childhood services datasets from each state.Results: Little data sharing occurs within or between the two sectors in the 12 states under study, putting at least 2 million children under school age at risk of being overlooked in disaster response and effectively excluding the child care sector from state recovery plans.Conclusions: Improved data sharing among agencies within the child care sector and between the child care sector and the emergency management sector is crucial to mitigate the risks for children aged 0-4 and to include them among vulnerable populations that receive top priority in first response, as well as to include the child care sector in economic redevelopment after major disasters.

Collaboration and crowdsourcing in emergency management

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Ernst ◽  
Andreas Mladenow ◽  
Christine Strauss
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Network Effects ◽  
Weak Ties ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emergency Managers ◽  
Social Network Effects

Purpose Emergency managers face coordinative challenges that require a high degree of mobility, flexibility and the ability to interpret heterogeneous, location-dependent information of various sources and quality. Recent information and communication technology-driven developments like crowdsourcing or social networks have opened up new organizational possibilities for emergency managers. To make quick but solid decisions, and improve the coordination of activities performed by crowdsourcees during disaster response, the authors suggest the use of collaborative features from crowdsourcing and inherent availability of resources from social network effects. In this paper, the idea of considering collaboration and crowdsourcing as drivers for flexibility in the design of business processes in the context of emergency management is prepared, the meaning of location-dependent tasks for volunteers is investigated, and the added value of social network effects is substantiated. Design/methodology/approach This paper is part of an ongoing research project in the field of crowdsourcing. It represents conceptual work that builds on relevant literature. Findings In terms of emergency management, the paper sheds light on what emergency managers may consider when coordinating activities performed by volunteers and how they may benefit from social network effects. Furthermore, it is shown how they can exploit information using collaboration-based and tournament-like crowdsourcing, how they can benefit from invoking additional resources using weak ties from social networks, and how visualization of information may support decision-making. Practical implications Exemplary applications to exploit crowdsourcing and social network effects to support improvisation and to respond flexibly in disaster response are given. Originality/value This paper suggests novel collaborative approaches to support emergency managers in their decision-making. Based on social network analysis, the value of weak ties is elaborated, and based on a taxonomy from crowdsourcing, distinct collaborative alternatives are developed and proposed for application in emergency management.

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