The History of Spontaneous Volunteerism in Disaster Response

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
History Of

Large-Scale Disaster Response Management

2020 ◽  
pp. 927-965
Author(s):  
Kimberly Young-McLear ◽  
Thomas A. Mazzuchi ◽  
Shahram Sarkani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Homeland Security ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Department Of Homeland Security ◽  
History Of ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Disaster Response Management

This chapter provides readers with an overview of how social media has enhanced large-scale natural disaster response at the Department of Homeland Security and its partners. The authors of this chapter present the history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and how its successes and failures have shaped how the Department of Homeland Security has managed trends in increased community participation and information technology. Concepts from Systems Engineering frame the discussion around resilience engineering, network analysis, information systems, and human systems integration as they pertain to how social media can be integrated more effectively in large-scale disaster response. Examples of social media in disaster response are presented including a more in-depth case study on the use of social media during the 2012 Hurricane Sandy response. The chapter concludes with a proposed framework of a decision support system which integrates the benefits of social media while mitigating its risks.

Large-Scale Disaster Response Management

2015 ◽  
pp. 93-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Young-McLear ◽  
Thomas A. Mazzuchi ◽  
Shahram Sarkani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Homeland Security ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Hurricane Sandy ◽  
Department Of Homeland Security ◽  
History Of ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Disaster Response Management

This chapter provides readers with an overview of how social media has enhanced large-scale natural disaster response at the Department of Homeland Security and its partners. The authors of this chapter present the history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and how its successes and failures have shaped how the Department of Homeland Security has managed trends in increased community participation and information technology. Concepts from Systems Engineering frame the discussion around resilience engineering, network analysis, information systems, and human systems integration as they pertain to how social media can be integrated more effectively in large-scale disaster response. Examples of social media in disaster response are presented including a more in-depth case study on the use of social media during the 2012 Hurricane Sandy response. The chapter concludes with a proposed framework of a decision support system which integrates the benefits of social media while mitigating its risks.

Special Issue on Selected Papers from TIEMS Annual Conference in Niigata

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-188
Author(s):  
Keiko Tamura ◽  
Haruo Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
50Th Anniversary ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Good Industry ◽  
Industry Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
Special Meaning

TIEMS – The International Emergency Society founded in 1993 – is a global forum for education, training, certification and policy in emergency and disaster management. TIEMS is dedicated to developing a safer world by bringing the benefits of modern emergency management tools, techniques and good industry practice. The Japan Chapter of TIEMS was established in 2011 when Japan members agreed on the great worth of the Society’s mission. The Japan Chapter organized the Oct. 20-23, 2014, TIEMS Annual Conference in Niigata. Niigata was chosen because the year 2014 had a special meaning in the history of disasters in Japan. That is, the memorials of four major disasters had memorial anniversaries in that year – the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Niigata Earthquake, the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Niigata Yakeyama Volcano eruption, and the 10th anniversaries of the 2004 Niigata-Fukushima flood and Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake. The event brought over 1,000 domestic and international participants together to discuss risk management and resilience against disasters. The event also provided many opportunities for participants to share their scientific knowledge learn about the lessons from past experience of practitioners in the disaster management field and view the industry exhibition emerging to a wide variety of experience in disaster response. With so many experts and practitioners willing to make presentations at the Conference, the JDR has brought together selected 17 papers and other output from them. My colleagues and I am honored to make these TIEMS 2014 achievements known to the broadest possible audience, and we are assured that this will create many fruitful outcomes for our reading audience.

Remotely Piloted Life-Saving Effort vehicles and emergency management: An analysis on revolutionizing humanitarian assistance in Pakistan

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Ali Bin Nadeem, MSc ◽  
YSA Chandna
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Unmanned Vehicles ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Humanitarian Response ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
History Of ◽  
Functional Capacities

The majority of the Pakistani public has known little of the unmanned aerial vehicles, also known for their onomatopoeically inspired name “drones,” except the fact that it regularly rains Hellfire missiles in Pakistan, claiming the lives of many innocent Pakistanis settled in the western provinces. In actuality, in addition to their destructive capacities, these remotely piloted vehicles have been used since the turn of the century in a variety of live-saving and risk-reducing roles. This research article primarily addresses the third stage of Emergency management response, with Pakistan being the primary region of research. This research article will first begin by diagnosing and accurately delineating the types of humanitarian crisis that grip Pakistan, devastating its land, exhausting its limited resources in its weak, and now almost archaic, disaster response strategy that results in the prolongation of its citizens’ plight. Subsequently, this article will describe the history of the usage of unmanned vehicles, its multi-functional capacities, and its relevance in aiding humanitarian response efforts in disaster-stricken areas. Finally, this article will propose the introduction of Remotely Piloted Life-Saving Effort (RELIEF) vehicles in performing analysis and surveillance roles in Pakistan's disaster-prone and disaster-struck areas and its capacity to dramatically improve and expedite the existing relief supply delivery systems in place.

scholarly journals Hydro-Meteorological Incident and Disaster Response in Sri Lanka. Case Study: 2016 May Rain Events

Earth ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Hiran I. Tillekaratne ◽  
Induka Werellagama ◽  
Chandrasekara M. Madduma-Bandara ◽  
Thalakumbure W. M. T. W. Bandara ◽  
Amila Abeynayaka
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Climate Change Scenarios ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Rainfall Prediction ◽  
Disaster Situation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rain Events ◽  
Disaster Declarations

This paper investigates hydro-meteorological hazards faced by Sri Lanka, a lower-middle-income island country in Asia. It provides a case study of a major hydro-meteorological disaster incident that resulted in one of the largest landslides in the history of the country, the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) process, and the national disaster response. Rainfall and flood inundation data are provided for the whole country. The fact that data are held by several government agencies (namely Department of Meteorology, Department of Irrigation, and NBRO), somewhat coordinated by the Disaster Management Center (DMC) is shown. The need for more streamlined coordination of hydro-met data with online access of data for researchers is emphasized. The flood disaster situation and disaster declaration of the Western Province (which contributes nearly 40% of the GDP) is looked at, and evidence is presented to recommend a smaller governance unit for future disaster declarations, in order to bring aid to the places where it is needed and leaving other areas of the province to carry on with the normal economic activity. An example of the use of climate change scenarios in rainfall prediction is provided from a developed island nation (New Zealand). The need for Sri Lanka to increase its spending for hydro-met services (both infrastructure and skills) is highlighted (the global norm being 0.02 of GDP), as the return on such investment is tenfold.

scholarly journals Earthquake preparedness among religious minority groups: The case of the Jewish ultra-orthodox society in Israel

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tehila Erblich ◽  
Zvika Orr ◽  
Shifra Gottlieb ◽  
Osnat Barnea ◽  
Moshe Weinstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Religious Minority ◽  
Earthquake Preparedness ◽  
History Of ◽  
Low Exposure ◽  
High Level

Abstract. To work effectively, emergency management systems that address the threat of an earthquake must consider the needs of minority groups. Studies have been conducted regarding earthquake preparedness among marginalized social-cultural groups and on ways to improve it. However, very few studies have examined this in the context of religious minority groups, even though religious frameworks can have an impact on emergency preparedness. This study examined the effects of religious beliefs and customs on earthquake preparedness among the Jewish ultra-orthodox community in Israel, a significant religious minority with unique social, cultural, and economic characteristics. Findings obtained using mixed methods that included a survey and in-depth interviews demonstrated that the majority of the community had a low level of hazard knowledge and a high level of disbelief that a devastating earthquake would occur in their area in the near future. This is despite a long-documented history of earthquakes that devastated the Levant. Low exposure to media, insularity of educational institutions, and suspicious attitudes toward state authorities were shown to hinder preparedness, whilst strong social capital improves it. Religious beliefs affected preparedness both positively and negatively. Practical recommendations for policymakers to improve preparedness in religiously diverse societies include receiving support from religious leaders and adapting technologies and information to be religiously appropriate. The findings establish that religion is a significant factor that influences all stages of disaster response and consequently, must be taken into consideration when attempting to upgrade preparedness.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Disaster-related Information Process from the Perspective of Managers in the Iranian Red Crescent Society

2020 ◽  
pp. 235-241
Keyword(s):  
Crisis Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Information Process ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Information Processes ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
History Of ◽  
Analysis Design

INTRODUCTION: Information is known as the main source of power over others. In this respect, the use of correct, accurate, and timely information in decision-making, planning, and other related issues can be effective in the outcome of activities and services provided by organizations. In times of crisis and disaster incidence, information plays a key and crucial role and affects various disaster response processes. This study was conducted to investigate the communication and information processes and information analysis in the Iranian Red Crescent Society at the time of disasters in 2019. METHODS: This qualitative study with a content analysis design was carried out on 17 experts and managers in the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The necessary data regarding the existing information processes were collected through performing interviews with the participants. The collected data from conducting and implementing the interviews were then coded in MAXQDA software using qualitative analysis method and subjected to analysis. FINDINGS: Based on the findings, the majority of the activities of this organization were carried out by holding meetings to make the necessary arrangements. Measures, such as public education and reports to journalists, media, and social networks were provided in the form of written instructions and protocols. It was revealed that such communication means as media, newspapers, 112 emergency SMS system, and Thuraya satellite network were used for information. The tool utilized in the information process in the Iranian Red Crescent Society was the Disaster Management Information System to record information and the history of crises. This system was located and used in the Control and Coordination Center, and recorded all documents related to the events, including photos, videos, and reports and information of rescuers. CONCLUSION: The most significant problems that crisis management is consistently confronting are the delays in realizing the dimensions of a crisis, lack of information needed to make decisions, and commencement of recovery activities. In addition, it is highly important to have accurate information to be able to respond properly. The acquisition, storage, retrieval, and analysis of information can be the most prominent factors in the success of crisis management.

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