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Watkins, Sharon M., Dennis M. Perrotta, Martha Stanbury, et al. "State-Level Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 5, S1 (2011): S134—S142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/dmp.2011.26.
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ABSTRACTBackground: Prior assessments of public health readiness had identified gaps in radiation preparedness. In recent years, preparedness planning has involved an “all-hazards” approach. Current assessment of the national status related to radiation public health emergency preparedness capabilities at the state and local health department levels was needed.Methods: A survey of state health departments related to radiation readiness was undertaken in 2010 by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). States with nuclear power plants were instructed to consider their responses exclusive of capabilities and resources related to the plants given that the emergency response plans for nuclear power plants are specific and unique.Results: Thirty-eight (76%) state health departments responded to the survey, including 26 of the 31 states with nuclear power plants. Specific strengths noted at the state level included that the majority of states had a written radiation response plan and most plans include a detailed section for communications issues during a radiation emergency. In addition, more than half of the states indicated that their relationship with federal partners is sufficient to provide resources for radiation emergencies, indicating the importance states placed on federal resources and expertise. Specific weaknesses are discussed and include that most states had completed little to no planning for public health surveillance to assess potential human health impacts of a radiation event; less than half had written plans to address exposure assessment, environmental sampling, human specimen collection and analysis, and human health assessment. Few reported having sufficient resources to do public health surveillance, radiation exposure assessment, laboratory functions and other capabilities.Discussion: Levels of planning, resources and partnerships varied among states, those with nuclear power plants were better prepared. Gaps were evident in all states; however and additional training and resources are needed to ensure adequate levels of preparedness.Conclusion: Overall results of this assessment indicate that in most measures of public health capacity and capability, states are poorly prepared to adequately respond to a major radiation emergency event. Specific recommendations are noted in the discussion.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:S134-S142)
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Pettersen, Sigurd Solheim, Jose Jorge Garcia Agis, Carl Fredrik Rehn, Bjørn Egil Asbjørnslett, Per Olaf Brett, and Stein Ove Erikstad. "Latent capabilities in support of maritime emergency response." Maritime Policy & Management 47, no. 4 (2020): 479–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2019.1710611.
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Mushi, Nicholaus L., Fredrick Salukele, and Nicholaus Mwageni. "Disaster Management and Emergency Response Capability Assessment Indexes in Tanzania; Empirical Evidence from Dar es Salaam City." Journal of Management and Sustainability 15, no. 1 (2025): 154. https://doi.org/10.5539/jms.v15n1p154.
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The disaster management and emergency response capability assessment are put forth in this study to offer broad guidelines for various emergency management organization types. To evaluate the organization’s capability, five (policy and Legislations, infrastructure, personnel, technology, inter-agency coordination) elements are proposed from the capability assessment results, and suggestions are made for how the elements’ specifics should be. An improved mutual understanding of each agency’s perspective, resources, and capabilities for disaster management and emergency response operations turned out to be a significant advantage for this study. The study applied focus groups, expert consultation, and content analysis to various relevant documents to establish capabilities assessment indexes relevant to disaster management and emergency response capabilities in Tanzania. The application of Delphi method for expert consultations, the weights of indexes were determined using analytic hierarchy process and proportional distribution method. The existing emergency response capabilities were then evaluated and proved to be significant to improve the capabilities to both disaster management and emergency response in the city and Tanzania. To improve the capabilities for disaster management and emergency response operation in Tanzania, the study recommends to harmonize disaster management and emergency response regulations, policies and frameworks to align disaster management and emergency response strategies with international standards and the actual situation in the ground. Also to grab the investment opportunities in disaster management and emergency response infrastructure, technology, deployment of Artificial Intelligence, enhancement of collaborative governance and deep trust building among stakeholders and personnel development by prioritizing the workable systems (early warning, fire protections, public awareness campaigns) and trainings to personnel directly involved in the ground and planning levels.
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Larry, Rivera Tabajonda. "ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION." International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies 11, no. 1 (2024): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819.
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<strong>Abstract:</strong><em> </em>The emergency response capabilities of Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services are of paramount importance in times of emergency at the airport. These capabilities are essential to safeguard the well-being of passengers, employees, stakeholders, and other airport users. The rapid and coordinated response during emergencies is imperative to mitigate potential risks, minimize damage, and ensure the overall safety of the airport complex. This study aimed to enhance the emergency response capabilities of the Manila International Airport Authority-Rescue and Firefighting Division by finding the gaps in response protocols and level of preparedness. The comprehensive review of the Literature and Studies, which were carefully selected for their relevance and applicability to this study, has provided the researcher with an extensive amount of relevant information. A survey questionnaire was distributed to a sample of sixty (60) MIAA-RFD personnel to identify the deficiencies in response protocol and evaluate the level of preparedness among key personnel. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative research design using random sampling techniques. The survey questionnaire was validated by experts in the field of emergency response to ensure the relevance of the data collected and the answers was analyzed employing qualitative approach. Various statistical tools were used including frequency and percentage to describe the demographic profile, mean distribution to determine the response protocol and level of preparedness of the participants, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test to determine significant differences. The study identified several areas that required enhancement and recommended that a regular training and preparedness exercises be conducted in order to adapt to evolving emergency scenarios, prioritize equipment maintenance and upgrades, improve communication systems, collaborate with relevant agencies, assess response protocols, provide tailored communication training programs, create a unified communication system, and conduct realistic emergency response drills and simulation exercises to enhance teamwork and coordination among emergency responders. <strong>Keywords:</strong> emergency response capabilities, Airport Rescue, Firefighting Services, emergency, airport. <strong>Title:</strong> ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION <strong>Author:</strong> Larry Rivera Tabajonda <strong>International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies</strong> <strong>ISSN 2394-9716</strong> <strong>Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024 - February 2024</strong> <strong>Page No: 1-7</strong> <strong>Novelty Journals</strong> <strong>Website: www.noveltyjournals.com</strong> <strong>Published Date: 11-January-2024</strong> <strong>DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819</strong> <strong>Paper Download Link (Source)</strong> <strong>https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/ENHANCING%20EMERGENCY%20RESPONSE-11012024-1.pdf</strong>
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Hou, Yuyang, Chengze Mi, and Qian Huang. "Knowledge Sharing as a Safety Catalyst: The Dimensions of Safety Attitudes in Enhancing Sports Stadium Construction Workers’ Emergency Response." Buildings 14, no. 12 (2024): 3754. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14123754.
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As the scale and complexity of sports stadium construction projects around the world continue to grow, the safety risks faced by workers are becoming increasingly severe. In particular, the emergency response capabilities of workers have become a key factor affecting construction safety when dealing with unexpected accidents. However, there is still a relative lack of systematic exploration of the factors affecting the emergency response capabilities of sports stadium construction workers in existing research, especially the complex impact of multidimensional safety attitudes and knowledge sharing on this ability. This study focuses on the intersection of safety management and organizational behavior, analyzing how the safety awareness, safety behavior, safety culture, and safety responsibility of stadium construction workers affect their emergency response capabilities. It further explores the mediating role of knowledge sharing in this process. Through structural equation model (SEM) analysis of survey data, this study found that although safety culture did not directly affect emergency response capabilities, it had a significant indirect effect through knowledge sharing. Safety awareness did not significantly improve emergency response capabilities through knowledge sharing. In contrast, safety behavior and safety responsibility both had a significant direct and indirect impact on workers’ emergency response capabilities. This study not only provides a new theoretical framework for improving the emergency response capabilities of construction workers, but also reveals the potential value of knowledge sharing as a safety management tool. The research results have certain guiding significance for the future safety management policy design of large and complex construction projects such as sports stadiums. It emphasizes the synergistic effect of promoting knowledge sharing and comprehensively improving safety attitudes in emergency response, which will provide a scientific basis for more efficient construction safety management.
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Raman, Murali, Terry Ryan, Murray E. Jennex, and Lorne Olfman. "Wiki Technology and Emergency Response." International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management 2, no. 1 (2010): 49–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jiscrm.2010120405.
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This article is about the design and implementation of a wiki-based knowledge management system for improving emergency response. Most organizations face difficult challenges in managing knowledge for emergency response, but it is crucial for response effectiveness that such challenges be overcome. Organizational members must share the knowledge needed to plan for emergencies. They also must be able during an emergency to access relevant plans and communicate about their responses to it. This study, which employed action research methods, suggests that wiki technology can be used to manage knowledge for emergency response. It also suggests that effective use of a knowledge management system for emergency response requires thorough training, a knowledge-sharing culture, and a good fit between emergency-response tasks and system capabilities.
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Tu, Shu Juan, and Ling Yu Zhang. "Integration and Improvement Research on Emergency Information Management and Response Capabilities for Local Government." Applied Mechanics and Materials 687-691 (November 2014): 5093–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.687-691.5093.
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Local government plays an important role in emergency management. The improvement of emergency management and emergency response of local government will benefit to improve the overall emergency management and response efficiency of government. Thus, the paper analyzed the existing emergency planning and its emergency policies to find out weakness in their response to emergency. With the basic theory of emergency management, the paper analyzed the status of emergency management of local government. Finally, the paper proposed improvement strategies to improve the effectiveness of emergency resources management of local government.
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Kantin, Roger, Michel Albrecht, Joseph Blanc, and Claudine Le Mut Tiercelin. "EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES AT CEDRE." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 1995, no. 1 (1995): 850–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-1995-1-850.
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ABSTRACT French response capabilities in case of accidental water pollution are based on CEDRE's expertise in mitigation of both oil and chemical spills in marine and inland waters. As an association under the Ministry of the Environment, CEDRE acts for national organizations (such as the French Navy or Civil Security) or for private companies (oil and shipping companies). Its help can be provided from a distance (by phone/fax) or on the scene of the operation.
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Myronenko, Viktor, Tetiana Hrushevska, Halyna Vasilova, and Oksana Yurchenko. "Calculations of emergency response capabilities as parameters of the queueing system." MATEC Web of Conferences 390 (2024): 03014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202439003014.
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The article defines as a scientific problem that requires research the development of a sufficiently simple (for use “in field conditions”) methodology for calculating the capabilities of forces and means of response to man-made, natural and military emergency situations. It is noted that many researchers used the mathematical apparatus of the queueing theory, as well as process modelling with the help of appropriate software, for the theoretical analysis of similar tasks. It is shown that to solve the problem, it is possible to use a mathematical model of the M/M/1 type queueing system (QS), which takes into account the probabilistic nature of the processes of occurrence of emergency situations and response to them, while it was supplemented with an analytical method of calculating the parameters of the QS, which ensure the necessary capability of the forces and means of emergency response. The results of the study are suitable for practical use by emergency services to quickly determine the required number of rescue or repair crews, sanitary teams, vehicles, etc., their equipment and capabilities in responding to emergency situations and overcoming their consequences.
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McCourt, Elizabeth, and Kaitlyn Watson. "Evaluation of a pharmacy emergency response conference workshop." Pharmacy Education 23, no. 1 (2023): 412–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.412419.
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Background: The importance of pharmacists' involvement in disasters is becoming increasingly recognised in the literature. The aim of this project was to determine the effectiveness of a disaster workshop in improving pharmacy staff’s perceived capabilities to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Methods: A disaster workshop was provided at a pharmacy conference. The workshop incorporated an evolving emergency scenario in which participants worked through activities pertaining to the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery cycles. The attendees were invited to complete a previously validated pre-post survey assessing their perceptions of their skills and capabilities in the components of disaster management. Results: The pre-post survey was completed by 31 attendees. After the workshop, participants' perceptions of their ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from a disaster significantly improved (p=0.004, 0.013, and 0.013, respectively). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that a conference disaster workshop can improve the understanding and perceived disaster capabilities of health-system pharmacy personnel.
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Widjajanti, Endang. "Empowering Public Freight Drivers through Improving Vehicle Emergency Response Capabilities." Devotion : Journal of Research and Community Service 5, no. 1 (2024): 116–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.59188/devotion.v5i1.673.
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The evaluation was carried out to determine the skills of emergency response handling by public freight drivers to vehicle damage so that it can be used to improve the ability of public freight drivers to anticipate emergency response. Location of survey survey is in Jakarta and surrounding areas. The sampling technique used in this study is non probability sampling and Purposive Sampling. The study results showed that more than 50% of public freight drivers do all tasks of delivering goods such as driving, cleaning vehicles, maintaining vehicles, supervising the process of loading/unloading and maintaining cargo. The most common types of vehicle damage experienced by public freight drivers are broken tires, transmission system disturbances and brake system disturbances. Public freight drivers tend to repair damage from broken tires, transmission system disturbances, brake system disturbances themselves, whereas to repair damaged axles and engine damage, drivers tend to contact the nearest repair shop and/or contact the company. The evaluation results show the need to improve the driver's ability in emergency response related to vehicle conditions such as inspection of vehicle equipment, vehicle loading procedures, tire burst, transmission system disturbances, brake system disturbances.
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林宗瑋, 林宗瑋, 鄭舜平 鄭舜平 та 吳玉瑜 吳玉瑜. "運用SIMFIRE系統提升洗腎室防火應變能力經驗分享". 醫療品質雜誌 19, № 2 (2025): 024–28. https://doi.org/10.53106/199457952025031902004.
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<p>醫院為醫療照護及避難收容重要庇護場所，一旦發生火災，恐將造成嚴重人員傷亡，因此確保防火安全與提升應變能力至關重要。衛生福利部臺北醫院多年來持續推動硬體設施升級、消防系統建置、管理制度強化及人員應變演練等多層面措施，全方位提升院內環境安全與防火能力。</p> <p>本文探討「醫療機構環境安全諮詢計畫-SIMFIRE」在血液透析室的應用，透過電腦兵棋推演，模擬不同時段的火災情境，以科學化、系統化方式驗證並優化緊急應變計畫，進一步強化醫院防災機制。這些措施不僅有效降低火災風險，更能確保病人與醫護人員的安全，營造更安心的醫療環境。</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hospitals are critical facilities for medical care and emergency shelter. Because of the high risk of severe casualties in the event of a hospital fire, ensuring fire safety and emergency preparedness are critical priorities. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Taipei Hospital in Taiwan has long implemented multifaceted measures to comprehensively enhance hospital environmental safety and fire prevention capabilities, upgrading infrastructure, installing fire protection systems, strengthening management protocols, and providing emergency response training for staff.</p> <p>This study examined the application of the SIMFIRE program in hemodialysis units. Using computerbased scenario simulations, the program models fire incidents at different times of day, providing a scientific and systematic approach to validating and optimizing emergency response plans and reinforcing hospital disaster prevention mechanisms. These measures mitigate fire risks and ensure the safety of patients and medical staff, creating a more secure health care environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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Perkins, K. Tim. "AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO CORPORATE PREPAREDNESS." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 1995, no. 1 (1995): 481–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-1995-1-481.
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ABSTRACT Many companies in the oil, chemical, petrochemical, and/or energy businesses are faced with the challenges of providing for and then assuring appropriate emergency planning and response capabilities for all of their operations. Most of the efforts devoted to this subject have been aimed at individual facilities within a company. And while preparedness at the local level is certainly an essential ingredient to corporate preparedness, there is also a need to take a holistic approach to a company's response readiness, recognizing that extremely large or extended emergencies may exceed the response capabilities of small facilities. Therefore, in most cases, there is a need for a companywide emergency preparedness and response program to coordinate effectively a crisis that exceeds the capabilities of an individual facility or business unit. Unocal, a fully integrated oil company, has developed and is implementing such a corporate emergency preparedness and crisis management program. To establish this program, the following conclusions were reached and elements were established in the program to address each of them.Corporate policy, direction, and planning is essential for effective companywide preparedness and response to a crisis.A method is needed to assure the preparedness of all facilities, which is the foundation of any emergency response, including responses by corporate teams.Corporate notification of major emergencies within the company is necessary for a rapid assessment and response by those outside the facility.A chain of command and divisions of responsibilities, from the emergency responders to the senior executives, must be clearly established and communicated.
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Lakshmi Vara Prasad Adusumilli. "Public Safety Networks: Cloud Infrastructure for Coordinated Emergency Response." Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies 7, no. 4 (2025): 598–606. https://doi.org/10.32996/jcsts.2025.7.4.70.
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This article examines how cloud technologies and middleware solutions are transforming traditionally isolated emergency response systems into interconnected networks that significantly enhance coordination during crisis events. The technical architecture of modern public safety networks leverages cloud-native infrastructure with elastic scalability, resilient design, and distributed processing capabilities that dramatically improve performance during high-demand scenarios. Microservices transformation through decomposition strategies, containerized deployment, and continuous integration pipelines enables rapid evolution of these critical systems. The middleware integration layer facilitates seamless data exchange and normalization across disparate emergency platforms. Advanced capabilities including AI-powered decision support systems, IoT sensor networks, and drone surveillance technologies extend the reach and effectiveness of emergency services. The article also addresses implementation challenges related to security considerations through zero trust architecture and reliability engineering practices. Beyond technical aspects, it examines societal implications and governance frameworks necessary to balance technological capabilities with privacy protections, algorithmic fairness, and transparent oversight mechanisms that ensure these powerful systems serve all community members equitably.
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Wu, Wenya, Ziyang Fan, and Yan Wang. "Research on the Social Mobilization Mechanism for Improving Emergency Response Capability in Unforeseen Events." Transactions on Economics, Business and Management Research 12 (September 28, 2024): 190–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.62051/bygks636.
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This paper investigates the social mobilization mechanism in emergency response through the integration of emergency management and social mobilization theories with various scientific analysis methods. The aim is to explore the importance and development prospects of a reasonable and scientific social mobilization mechanism for enhancing emergency response capabilities in sudden events and to seek practical and valuable improvement measures to enhance the effectiveness of emergency management in emergency response and rescue.
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Bai, Pengfei, Fangming Xue, Qianqian Duan, Ruifang La, and Jia Liu. "Performance Evaluation of Geological Disaster Relief Operations in China Using SBM-DEA Methodology." Journal of Disaster Research 19, no. 6 (2024): 971–80. https://doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2024.p0971.
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Geological disasters in China have caused enormous damage to humans and the economy. The Chinese government has made significant efforts to mitigate geological disasters. Usually, the efficiency of disaster emergency response holds top priority. In this study, we considered the historical analysis of China’s geological disaster emergency response as the primary line and developed a slacks-based measure data envelopment analysis model to evaluate the performance of 18 geological disasters reliefs during 2015–2019 in China. This model is used to examine the performance of the geological disaster emergency response activities. The results indicate that although the capabilities of geo-disaster relief have continuously improved from 2015 to 2019, China’s geological disaster emergency response system remains in its primary stage. In particular, the efficiency of landslide emergency response operations is low. We analyzed the factors influencing efficiency and provided several suggestions for capacity improvement in geo-disaster emergency responses.
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Choi, Jin-A., and Joon-Seong Lee. "A Study on the Response System through Analysis of Fire Reports According to Environment Changes." International Journal of Environmental Sciences 11, no. 1 (2025): 20–30. https://doi.org/10.64252/f3rxap71.
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A surge in emergency calls occurs when the number of emergency calls received simultaneously exceeds the limits of firefighting capabilities, such as call reception desks and emergency call lines. When the number of emergency calls received simultaneously is so large that the General Situation Room (GSR) is operating normally with its firefighting capabilities, some calls cannot be processed, which can be called a surge in emergency calls. In this paper, we examined the capacity of the emergency GSR nationwide to identify problems and countermeasures due to the surge in emergency calls. In particular, we presented countermeasures to minimize the surge in calls by identifying the rate of increase in the number of calls received at the emergency GSR in each region. As a result, it is necessary to designate emergency call agents in response to a surge in reports, and to designate the duties of emergency call agents in response to a surge in reports. In addition, it is thought that securing additional locations for emergency reception desks in response to a surge in reports, education in response to the operation of emergency reception desks, and especially training in response to a surge in reports should be carried out in stages.
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Wex, Felix, Guido Schryen, and Dirk Neumann. "Assignments of Collaborative Rescue Units during Emergency Response." International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management 5, no. 4 (2013): 63–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijiscram.2013100104.
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Decision support systems play an increasingly important role in disaster management research. Coordination of rescue units during disaster response is one of the many areas which may benefit from this development. Time pressure, resource shortages, different capabilities of rescue units and the interdependence of scheduling and allocation tasks belong to the key challenges which emergency operation centers have to cope with. This paper proposes a non-linear optimization model and suggests a Monte Carlo-based heuristic solution procedure. The authors computationally benchmark their heuristic with a procedure that is applied in practice. Results of the authors' study show that the Monte-Carlo heuristic is superior to the state-of-the art approach in terms of aggregated harm by up to 40%. However, the authors' simulations also reveal that the time their heuristic needs to process medium-sized instances (100 incidents, 50 rescue units) on a PC is a few hours and that more powerful real-time computing capabilities are required.
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Xie, Baojing, Yongguo Shi, Jinfeng Zhang, et al. "Emergency Capability Evaluation of Port-Adjacent Oil Storage and Transportation Bases: An Improved Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach." Energies 17, no. 21 (2024): 5303. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en17215303.
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The large-scale storage and stable supply of oil products are essential for national energy security and economic development. As the economy expands and energy demands rise, centralized storage and supply systems become increasingly vital for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of oil product distribution. However, large oil storage depots present substantial safety risks. In the event of fires, explosions, or other accidents, emergency response efforts face stringent demands and challenges. To enhance the emergency response capabilities of oil storage and transportation bases (OSTBs), this paper proposes an innovative approach that integrates the improved analytic hierarchy process (IAHP) with the Entropy Weight Method (EMW) to determine the combined weights of various indices. This approach reduces the subjective bias associated with the traditional analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The emergency response capabilities of OSTBs are subsequently evaluated through fuzzy comprehensive analysis. An empirical study conducted on an OSTB in the Zhoushan archipelago quantitatively assesses its emergency preparedness. The results show that the base excels in pre-incident prevention, demonstrates robust preparedness and response capabilities, and exhibits moderate recovery abilities after incidents. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for reducing the likelihood of accidents, enhancing emergency response efficiency, and mitigating the severity of consequences. Practical recommendations are also offered based on the results.
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Ix, BA, Megan E., Lisa M. Piccinini, BS, and William I. Pons, MA, BS. "Responding to the call: How America’s failing infrastructure puts pressure on emergency response capabilities." Journal of Emergency Management 10, no. 5 (2012): 327. http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/jem.2012.0110.
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America’s crumbling infrastructure has a significant impact on its emergency response capabilities. Failed infrastructure not only creates a need for emergency response but also impacts the ability of first responders to do their job in the first place. To temper these costs, communities across the nation will have to focus on taking preventative measures to repair old infrastructure before it breaks, rather than solely after. This will require balancing a number of important issues, including the financial cost of fixing faulty infrastructure before its failure versus after, the risks to human life and health, and how the sudden, and sometimes extensive, need for emergency response affects the availability of response resources for other accidents.In this article, the authors look at three areas of failed infrastructure—roads and bridges, water, and electricity—to illustrate the ways that failed infrastructure can impact emergency response needs. The authors conclude that while reactive measures are necessary given the vast levels of repair needed for the country’s infrastructure, proactive actions are also increasingly vital to limit the cost that failed infrastructures impose on the American people.
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Tarpley, John, Alice Drury, and Doug Helton. "Implementing Lessons Learned for NOAA's Emergency Response Division." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2014, no. 1 (2014): 1420–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2014.1.1420.
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ABSTRACT NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration Emergency Response Division (ERD) is committed to continually improving their response capabilities to hazardous material releases that affect life, property and natural resources. One way of achieving this is by capturing and implementing Lessons Learned from spills and exercises. Following an incident, the ERD reviews their contributions and actions to an incident via an internal “Hotwash” using a standard template, followed by documenting the results in an incident-specific report. Twice a year the Lessons Learned Team (LLT) reviews all incident hotwash reports from the previous period and identifies specific action items to address issues/problems that arose during the recent spill responses. The LLT reviews the action items and assigns a rating for importance, difficulty to implement, and time it would take to implement. These action items are also rated on their importance to improving the overall effectiveness of the ERD to respond to spills. The LLT generates an evaluation report of action items, which is submitted to the ERD's management for determination of whether these action items will be pursued, and if so, how assigned. Health and safety items are implemented immediately. Other items are incorporated into the ERD's Operational Plan and assigned a lead and due date, generally within six months to one year. Using this process has increased confidence in staff that the division has the capability to capture significant issues, effectively manage corrective actions into direct implementation, and improve response products and support capabilities.
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Lan, Lan. "Investigation and Study on the Current Status of First Aid Competence among Preschool Education Majors." Transactions on Social Science, Education and Humanities Research 4 (March 12, 2024): 151–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.62051/d1w7q462.
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Understanding the current status of emergency response capabilities among preschool education majors at our institution is crucial for providing theoretical foundations and recommendations for the development and instructional design of subsequent practical courses in emergency nursing skills. A cluster sampling method was employed to survey the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to emergency aid among the preschool education majors currently enrolled at our institution. The questionnaire was designed with reference to related literature and was modified accordingly. It analyzed the current state of emergency response capabilities among these students and their needs for emergency knowledge and skills. The accuracy rate of emergency knowledge among preschool education majors is generally low, yet there is a willingness to learn about emergency aid and skills. It is recommended to strengthen systematic theoretical education and to establish practical courses related to emergency nursing skills to enhance the emergency knowledge and skills of preschool education majors.
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Jiang, Zi Ying, and Fan Yu. "Nuclear Power Safety Development and Accident Emergency in China." Advanced Materials Research 512-515 (May 2012): 2509–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.512-515.2509.
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Nuclear power is clean, safe, but not zero risk, which has been evidenced by the history of nuclear power development. Nuclear accident emergency response is the final barrier of depth defense to reduce the potential risks that may arise from nuclear power development, which must be enhanced. The accident emergency preparedness in China and China responses to Fukushima accident are presented. Learning lessons from past nuclear power accidents (the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima), China would be keeping confidence in nuclear power development and advancing further improvement of emergency response capabilities to insist on the safety-first principle for nuclear power development.
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Parris, Adrian. "183 Chemotoxic emergency response capability at a nuclear facility." Annals of Work Exposures and Health 68, Supplement_1 (2024): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxae035.071.
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Abstract This case study details the chemotoxic emergency management arrangements including detection, identification and measurement capabilities at a nuclear facility. The presentation will provide an overview of the regulatory drivers, the emergency management structure in response to chemotoxic events and the extended benefits having this capability has provided in reducing the sites chemical footprint.
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Zukowski, Rebecca S. "The Impact of Adaptive Capacity on Disaster Response and Recovery: Evidence Supporting Core Community Capabilities." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 29, no. 4 (2014): 380–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x14000624.
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AbstractIntroductionThe aim of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between the development of adaptive capacity and disaster response and recovery outcomes. Hospitals and health care systems are a critical element in community planning for all phases of the disaster cycle. There is a lack of research, however, to validate the relationship between the development of these capabilities and improved response and recovery outcomes.Hypothesis/ProblemTwo hypotheses were formulated to address the research question. The first hypothesis argued that counties or parishes that developed adaptive capacity through pre-event planning, community engagement, training, and the use of national response frameworks would have improved response and recovery performance outcomes. The second hypothesis argued that adaptive capacity, along with response and recovery performance outcomes, predicts the trajectory of recovery progression.MethodsThis study employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey methodology and existing community demographic data to explore the development of adaptive capacity and its ability to predict disaster response and recovery outcomes in communities affected by major disaster in 2011. A total of 333 counties and parishes were included in the final sample, providing a 95% confidence interval with a 5% margin of error. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple, hierarchical, and robust regression were used to find the best fitting model. Multi-level modeling with random intercepts was used to control for the nesting effects associated with county, state, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) region sampling.ResultsDescriptive results provide a baseline assessment of adaptive capacity development at the community level. While controlling for other variables, hypothesis testing revealed that pre-event planning, community engagement, full-scale exercises, and use of national frameworks predicated overall response and recovery performance outcomes (R2 = .43; F13,303 = 13.34; P < .001). In terms of recovery progression, pre-event planning, overall response and recovery performance outcome, total time of disruption, and percent of people below poverty were significant (R2 = .15; F14,302 = 4.53; P < .001).ConclusionsEstablishment of empirical data provides communities with reinforcement to continue resilience-building activities at the local level. However, findings from this study suggest that only full-scale exercises were significant in improving response and recovery outcomes. Implications for re-evaluation of disaster training warrant further exploration.ZukowskiRS. The impact of adaptive capacity on disaster response and recovery: evidence supporting core community capabilities. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2014;29(4):1-8.
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Xie, Jiale, Yuan Gao, Fujian Zhang, Hao Huang, and Kejin Zhang. "Discussion on Emergency Management of Resilient Communities Under the Background of New Urbanization Through the “Five-community Linkage” Mechanism." Journal of Social Science and Humanities 7, no. 4 (2025): 129–32. https://doi.org/10.53469/jssh.2025.7(04).22.
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With the acceleration of the new urbanization process, urban communities are facing an increasing number of emergencies and crises. How to effectively improve the emergency management capabilities of communities has become an important issue in current social governance. This paper explores the impact of the “five-community linkage” mechanism on the emergency management of resilient communities under the background of new urbanization, and analyzes its role in promoting community governance, improving emergency response capabilities and enhancing social resilience, aiming to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for further optimizing community emergency management.
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Liu, Ren Hui, and Bo Yu. "The Evolution Model of Emergency Response System for Sudden Accidents of Construction Projects." Applied Mechanics and Materials 226-228 (November 2012): 2253–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.226-228.2253.
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It is a nonlinear complex system for project emergency response system, that is a continuous process for the evolution of emergency construction project development process. The nonlinear differential equations that can describe the sudden emergency construction project the evolution of mathematical models. Emergency system by Logistic model was modified, taking into account the development of emergency systems will certainly be outside the system during the impact, combined with the project incidents of law principles of the role of Heinrich proposed TS-based emergency response system evolution equation Model, demonstrated the system at different stages of the emergency rules and features. For the emergency system in which the different stages of development, the corresponding measures to improve emergency response capabilities.
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Tian, Fangyu, Yun Su, Xudong Chen, and Le Tao. "Enhancement of state response capability and famine mitigation: a comparative analysis of two drought events in northern China during the Ming dynasty." Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 25, no. 2 (2025): 591–607. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-591-2025.
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Abstract. Studying social impacts of and responses to historical extreme climate events can offer valuable insights into coping with major disaster events and adapting to climate change better. This paper developed a model of the processes and responses to extreme drought-induced famines in ancient China. Based on this, the study explored the differences in famine causation and response effectiveness between the Chenghua drought (1483–1486 CE) and Wanli drought (1585–1588 CE). The findings are as follows: (1) by the time of the Wanli drought, the increase in land reclamation had enhanced societal defence, preventing many drought-affected counties from experiencing famine. Even in cases where famines did occur, their severity was lower than during the Chenghua drought. (2) State emergency measures, including exemption and relief, proved effective in mitigating famines. The stronger finance and economy during the Wanli drought enabled more robust relief efforts, resulting in lower famine severity. (3) Famine response capabilities varied regionally. Shandong, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei demonstrated strong defensive capabilities and effective state emergency responses, while Shanxi had weaker defensive abilities, making it more vulnerable to famine. The defensive capabilities in Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Ningxia showed significant improvement.
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Fu, Xi-Ming, Long Yuan, and Qing-Jie Liu. "System and capability of public health response to nuclear or radiological emergencies in China." Journal of Radiation Research 62, no. 5 (2021): 744–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jrr/rrab052.
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Abstract In order to respond to nuclear or radiological emergencies effectively and protect the physical and mental health of the public, the national-, provincial-, municipal- and county-level public health response systems for nuclear or radiological emergencies had been established in China by the end of twentieth century. The health administrative departments at all levels have established professional emergency response teams, continue to improve their own level of emergency response systems and operating mechanisms, enhance the capabilities of radiation injury treatment, radiation monitoring and protection through training and exercises and also pay attention to the logistical support for emergency response. In this article the organizations, management system and capabilities of public health response to nuclear or radiological emergencies in China are briefly introduced. We try to strengthen information exchange and cooperation with foreign counterparts in this field in the future, so as to jointly promote the development of preparedness and response for nuclear or radiological emergencies.
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Kim, Seon-Yeong. "Factors affecting dental hygienists’ response abilities to emergency treatment related to systemic diseases." Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene 24, no. 6 (2024): 633–40. https://doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.20240611.
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Objectives: This study aimed to improve first aid knowledge, emergency response skills, and training activation in dental hygienists by providing data associated with emergency management in dental clinics. Methods: Data from 178 dental hygienists in Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk were collected through a survey conducted between June and August in 2024; survey responses were analyzed using SPSS. Results: Our results revealed significant differences in first-aid confidence and emergency response abilities based on age, experience, education level, first-aid training, emergency situation exposure, and CPR certification. A strong positive correlation was observed between first-aid confidence and emergency response abilities (r=0.783, p<0.001). Key factors influencing first-aid response for systemic diseases were first-aid confidence (β=0.651, p<0.001), less than 4 years of experience (β=0.201, p<0.001), and educational experience (β=0.165, p=0.002). This indicates that greater confidence, shorter clinical experience, and prior education enhance response capabilities. Conclusions: This study found that confidence and education significantly affected emergency response skills. Regular hands-on training, diverse educational programs, and standardized first-aid manuals are essential for improving the preparedness, attitudes, and competencies of dental hygienists.
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Raghav Sai Cheedalla. "Predictive mobile AI: Transforming emergency response from reactive to preventative." World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences 15, no. 3 (2025): 1818–26. https://doi.org/10.30574/wjaets.2025.15.3.1108.
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Predictive Mobile AI represents a transformative shift in emergency response systems, moving from reactive intervention to preventative approaches through advanced technologies. This article examines the technological infrastructure supporting these systems, including real-time data acquisition, edge computing architectures, and communication protocols that collectively reduce decision latency and improve intervention capabilities. It explores machine learning models for early warning detection, focusing on neural network architectures that significantly expand the detection window for emergencies. The integration of multimodal data streams creates comprehensive situational awareness by combining information from satellites, sensors, social media, and governmental databases. Implementation challenges are addressed, including energy efficiency concerns, privacy preservation in sensitive data processing, and complex regulatory compliance requirements. Looking toward the future, emerging technologies like quantum computing and advanced sensor networks promise to further enhance predictive capabilities, while cross-system integration will enable holistic emergency management. These advancements have profound implications for healthcare delivery and public safety infrastructure, fundamentally transforming emergency management from crisis response to crisis prevention.
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Wang, Huiquan, Hong Ye, Lu Liu, and Jixia Li. "Evaluation and Obstacle Analysis of Emergency Response Capability in China." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 16 (2022): 10200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610200.
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Emergency response capability evaluation is an essential means to strengthen emergency response capacity-building and improve the level of government administration. Based on the whole life cycle of emergency management, the emergency capability evaluation index system is constructed from four aspects: prevention and emergency preparedness, monitoring and early warning, emergency response and rescue, and recovery and reconstruction. Firstly, the entropy method is applied to measure the emergency response capability level of 31 Chinese provinces from 2011 to 2020. Second, the Theil index and ESDA (Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis) are applied in exploring the regional differences and spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of China’s emergency response capacity. Finally, the obstacle degree model is used to explore the obstacle factors and obstacle degrees that affect the emergency response capability. The results show that: (1) The average value of China’s emergency response capacity is 0.277, with a steady growth trend and a gradient distribution of “high in the east, low in the west, and average in center and northeast” in the four major regions. (2) From the perspective of spatial distribution characteristics, the unbalanced regional development leads to the obvious aggregation effect of “high-efficiency aggregation and low-efficiency aggregation”, and the interaction of the “centripetal effect” and “centrifugal effect” finally forms the spatial clustering result of emergency response capability level in China. (3) Examining the source of regional differences, inter-regional differences are the decisive factor affecting the overall differences in emergency response capability, and the inter-regional differences show a reciprocating fluctuation of narrowing–widening–narrowing from 2011 to 2020. (4) Main obstacles restricting the improvement of China’s emergency response capabilities are “the business volume of postal and telecommunication services per capita”, “the daily disposal capacity of city sewage” and “the general public budget revenue by region”. The extent of the obstacles’ impacts in 2020 are 12.19%, 7.48%, and 7.08%, respectively. Based on the evaluation results, the following countermeasures are proposed: to realize the balance of each stage of emergency management during the holistic process; to strengthen emergency coordination and balanced regional development; and to implement precise measures to make up for the shortcomings of emergency response capabilities.
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Liao, Yong, Yiyang Zhao, Na Fang, and Jie Huang. "A Study on Site Selection for Regional Air Rescue Centers Based on Multi-Objective Jellyfish Search Algorithm." Biomimetics 8, no. 2 (2023): 254. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics8020254.
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In recent years, air emergency rescue capabilities have become increasingly important as an indicator of national comprehensive strength and development status. Air emergency rescue performs an indispensable role in addressing social emergencies by virtue of its fast response capabilities and extensive coverage. This vital aspect of emergency response ensures the timely deployment of rescue personnel and resources, enabling efficient operations in diverse and often challenging environments. To enhance regional emergency response capabilities, this paper presents a novel siting model that overcomes the limitation of single-objective approaches by integrating multiple objectives and considering the synergistic effects of network nodes, and the corresponding efficient solving algorithm is designed for this model. First, a multi-objective optimization function is established that fully incorporates the construction cost of the rescue station, response time, and radiation range. A radiation function is developed to evaluate the degree of radiation for each candidate airport. Second, the multi-objective jellyfish search algorithm (MOJS) is employed to search for Pareto optimal solutions of the model using MATLAB tools. Finally, the proposed algorithm is applied to analyze and verify the site selection for a regional air emergency rescue center in a certain region of China, and ArcGIS tools are used to draw the site selection results separately by prioritizing the construction cost under different numbers of site selection points. The results demonstrate that the proposed model can achieve the desired site selection goals, thus providing a feasible and accurate method for future air emergency rescue station selection problems.
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Schmidtgoessling, MS, Robert, Jeremy Slagley, PhD, Michael Shelley, PhD, and David Smith, PhD. "System dynamics modeling to optimize emergency responders’ emergency and nonemergency efforts: Case study of Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering combating weapons of mass destruction response capabilities." Journal of Emergency Management 8, no. 6 (2010): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/jem.2010.0041.
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Objectives: The authors applied a system dynamics model to the problem of optimizing the balance of emergency response training with routine work tasks using a case study of US Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering units.Design: A system dynamics model was constructed using available work time inputs for emergency response training and routine task execution. The model generated estimates of task proficiency for emergency and routine tasks.Setting: The study was conducted using a case study of management of US Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering units.Main outcome measures: The model generated estimates of task proficiency (0-100 percent) for emergency and nonemergency tasks based on time allocation policy inputs.Results: The optimal balance to maintain both emergency and nonemergency task proficiency at or above 70 percent was to have an intensive 2-week period of 35 h/wk devoted to emergency response training, followed by a constant 21 h/wk (52.5 percent of available effort) to emergency response training.Conclusions: The results reinforce the popular notion that an organization with a significant amount of effort devoted to routine tasks that differ from emergency response tasks will not be able to approach 100 percent readiness task proficiency without significant degradation of routine task proficiency. Synergy of routine task selection to enhance readiness proficiency is essential to maintain emergency response capabilities.
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Zhang, Caihua, Xiling Wu, and Tingran Zhang. "Analysis on Path for Energy Companies to Improve Their Crisis and Emergency Management Capabilities." E3S Web of Conferences 245 (2021): 01024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124501024.
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Energy is a national strategic resource affecting national welfare and people's livelihood, which also determines the social attributes of the energy industry. Thai it, its development affects both the economic development level and social security and stability. This paper will discuss how to effectively improve the crisis and emergency management capabilities of energy companies. First, it analyzes how energy companies build the modern integrated emergency response platform by adopting advanced information technologies; based on which, it will analyze the path for energy companies to improve their crisis and emergency management capabilities from company and government perspectives.
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Bennett, J., C. J. Webb, and S. Isch. "Preparing a laboratory for radioanalytical emergency response." Proceedings in Radiochemistry 1, no. 1 (2011): 201–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1524/rcpr.2011.0036.
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AbstractAs the state of the nation's ability to respond to a radiological event is examined, it has become apparent that both capacity and capability are lacking. Department of Homeland Security National Planning Scenario #11 is designed to address the planning activities for the response to an attack using radiological dispersal devices. The scenario details show that the cleanup activity will take several years, and that there will be between 360000 and 1000000 environmental samples in the first year. Based on existing capacity and capabilities it would take four to six years to analyze the samples generated at the lower end of the sample range.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been given responsibility for the remediation activities following a radiological event, and has awarded cooperative agreements to several laboratories to start the process of developing capacity and capabilities. The Connecticut Department of Public Health Laboratory (DPHL) was awarded one of the cooperative agreements. The DPHL has started activities to further those goals by investigating and implementing procedures to ensure that samples with activity higher than normal background can be processed safely, as well as implementing more rapid methods for radiochemical analysis. The DPHL already served as the primacy radiochemistry laboratory for several New England states and thus had a solid foundation to build upon. The DPHL has taken a process flow approach in preparing for radiological emergency response and recommends that radioanalytical laboratories that are reviewing their roles in such a response: • Ensure that their Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses allow for appropriate radioisotope types and activities;• Develop procedures and processes to ensure that samples with higher activities can be processed safely, with due regard for sample screening and aliquanting samples;• Provide for enhanced radioanalytical contamination control, with careful consideration of sample flow and breaking the laboratory into zones with controlled access;• Address personnel safety by enhancing training, adding real time dosimetry to exposure monitoring protocols, and reviewing personal protective equipment and hygiene protocols with staff;• Develop plans for spills and decontamination, as well as for increased monitoring of laboratory areas;• Plan for secure sample storage;• Exercise the plan.
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Danner, Peter, and Daniel Hein. "A Trusted Computing Identity Collation Protocol to Simplify Deployment of New Disaster Response Devices." JUCS - Journal of Universal Computer Science 16, no. (9) (2010): 1139–51. https://doi.org/10.3217/jucs-016-09-1139.
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The use of modern computing equipment by emergency service units in a disaster area assures increased efficiency during disaster response. Emergency devices must be easy to use and secure. Trusted Computing is a promising approach to help protect the software integrity of commodity emergency devices and thus increase their security. To efficiently use Trusted Computing in an emergency scenario it is necessary to establish an initial trust relationship between the emergency infrastructure providers and a user, her devices, and the software running on those devices. Currently, this requires physical presence of the involved entities. In this paper we propose a remote protocol that employs electronic identity facilities and Trusted Computing to aggregate the identity of a user, the identity of her devices and a set of trusted software states as well as the users facilities and skills. Such a protocol alleviates the need for physical presence. Thus, the protocol facilitates deployment of new electronic emergency equipment, while maintaining a high level of security. We belief that such a protocol is an important step in the process of introducing new capabilities for disaster response.
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Jiang, Zhaohua. "Survey on the Status Quo of Emergency Response Capabilities of Public Health Emergencies in Grassroots Disease Control Institutions in a Certain Area." Proceedings of Anticancer Research 7, no. 5 (2023): 47–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.26689/par.v7i5.5309.
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Objective: To survey and study the emergency response capabilities of grassroots disease control institutions in a certain area for public health emergencies, and to put forward suggestions for rectification. Methods: The study was carried out from March 2022 to March 2023. Field surveys, questionnaire surveys, and interviews were used to investigate and analyze the emergency response capabilities of public health emergencies in 5 county Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCs) in the region. Results: Through the survey, it was found that the professional level of the existing emergency team personnel of the grassroots disease control institutions in this region needs to be improved. There was an overall lack of emergency plans, and the compliance rate of the equipment, inspection, and testing items was low. The health emergency system of the CDCs in the region and the ability of the talent team need to be further improved. Conclusion: The emergency response capacity of grassroots disease control institutions in this region needs to be improved. For this reason, government departments need to increase investment and strengthen the construction of talent teams and hardware settings, and grassroots disease control institutions need to strengthen the construction of the public health emergency system to improve the ability to respond to public health emergencies.
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McCarthy, Melissa L., Peter Brewster, Edbert B. Hsu, Anthony G. Macintyre, and Gabor D. Kelen. "Consensus and Tools Needed to Measure Health Care Emergency Management Capabilities." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 3, S1 (2009): S45—S51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/dmp.0b013e31819f4186.
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ABSTRACTThere is no widely accepted, validated framework of health care emergency management capabilities (HEMCs) that can be used by facilities to guide their disaster preparedness and response efforts. We reviewed the HEMCs and the evaluation methods used by the Veterans Health Administration, The Joint Commission, the Institute of Medicine Metropolitan Medical Response System committee, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services to determine whether a core set of HEMCs and evaluative methods could be identified.Despite differences in the conceptualization of health care emergency management, there is considerable overlap among the agencies regarding major capabilities and capability-specific elements. Of the 5 agencies, 4 identified occupant safety and continuity of operations as major capabilities. An additional 5 capabilities were identified as major by 3 agencies. Most often the differences were related to whether a capability should be a major one versus a capability-specific element (eg, decontamination, management of resources). All of the agencies rely on multiple indicators and data sources to evaluate HEMCs. Few performance-based tools have been developed and none have been fully tested for their reliability and validity. Consensus on a framework and tools to measure HEMCs is needed. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2009;3(Suppl 1):S45–S51)
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Kim, SungYe, Ross Maciejewski, Karl Ostmo, Edward J. Delp, Timothy F. Collins, and David S. Ebert. "Mobile Analytics for Emergency Response and Training." Information Visualization 7, no. 1 (2008): 77–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ivs.9500168.
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During emergency response events, situational awareness is critical in effectively managing and safe-guarding civilians and in-field personnel. To better support both command center controllers and in-field operators, we have developed a mobile visual analytics tool to help enhance situational awareness and support rapid decision making. Our mobile visual analytics tool consists of a 2D/3D visualization component, which shows personnel-related information, situational and static scene-related information, integrated multi media playback functionality for personnel outfitted with cameras, and fast-forward/rewind capabilities for reviewing events. Our current system has been employed in the evaluation of two different scenarios: a simulated evacuation of The Station nightclub fire that occurred in Rhode Island during 2003 and a testing exercise for a rescue operation in an elementary school. Our system has been deployed on a Dell Axim X51v PDA, an OQO 02, and on a Sprint PCS Vision SM smart device PPC-6700.
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McGarvey, James, Martha R. Grabowski, Buddy Custard, and Steven Gabelein. "Self-Healing Databases for Emergency Response Logistics in Remote and Infrastructure-Poor Settings." Logistics 9, no. 1 (2025): 23. https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics9010023.
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Background: Accurate, real-time data about response technologies, capabilities, and availabilities are key to effective emergency response logistics; this is particularly important in remote settings, such as in the Arctic, where limited infrastructure, logistics, and technologies occasion the need for careful planning and immediate response in a fragile, pristine, and rapidly changing ecosystem. Despite persistent calls for improved data quality, processing, and analysis capabilities to support Arctic emergency response logistics, these issues have not been addressed and advanced analytical methods available in other safety-critical and oil and gas settings, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), or emergent, self-aware, and self-healing databases, have not been widely adopted. Methods: This work explores this research gap by presenting a machine learning algorithm and self-healing database approach, describing its application in Arctic logistics and emergency response. Results: The self-healing algorithm could be applied to other safety-critical databases that could benefit from technology that automatically detects, diagnoses, and repairs data anomalies and inconsistencies, with or without human intervention. Conclusions: The results show significant improvements in data cleaning and analysis, and for emergency response logistics data, planning, and analysis, along with future research and research needs in remote and infrastructure-poor settings.
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Zhang, Yichi, and Fanliang Bu. "Design and Implementation of Decision Support System for Airport Emergency Disposal." Frontiers in Computing and Intelligent Systems 10, no. 3 (2024): 31–47. https://doi.org/10.54097/gcr4f835.
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To address the lack of integrated system applications in decision-support tasks and enhance the emergency response capabilities of airport authorities, this study analyzes the requirements and functionalities based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML) system analysis approach, tailored to the practical needs of emergency management. The system's functional modules and database were designed, and a decision-support engine combining "knowledge reasoning + text generation" was implemented. The resulting decision-support system for airport emergency incident management holds significant value for improving the development of airport emergency response frameworks and advancing informatization efforts.
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Wu, Yafang, and Shaonan Shan. "Application of Artificial Intelligence to Social Governance Capabilities under Public Health Emergencies." Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2021 (February 2, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6630483.
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Due to the high complexity, high destructive power, and comprehensive governance characteristics of public health emergencies, the ability of social governance has been distorted and alienated under intensive pressure, and the subjects of social governance have become lazy, professional, and politicized. There are obvious problems, such as system information leakage and information asymmetry. Based on the above background, the purpose of this article is to study the application of artificial intelligence to social governance capabilities under public health emergencies. This article focuses on the relevant concepts and content of emergency management of public health emergencies and in-depth analysis of the actual application of big data technology in epidemic traceability and prediction, medical diagnosis and vaccine research and development, people’s livelihood services, and government advice and suggestions, combined with investigations. The questionnaire analysis sorted out the problems in the social emergency management of public health emergencies in China. The results showed that 87.7% of the people simply sorted out laws and regulations and higher-level documents or even repeated content and lacked summary and reflection on emergency response experience, which led to the operability of emergency plans being generally even poor. In response to the shortcomings, countermeasures and suggestions were put forward, including establishing a standard data collection mechanism, establishing a data sharing mechanism, establishing a personal privacy security protection mechanism, and promoting the breadth and depth of big data applications.
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Chandra, Anirudh, Shashank Saindane, R. K. B. Yadav, Probal Chaudhury, and Dinesh Kumar Aswal. "Building resilience: India’s network of radiation emergency response centers." Radiation Protection and Environment 47, no. 3 (2024): 152–63. https://doi.org/10.4103/rpe.rpe_35_24.
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Abstract India’s expanding nuclear energy program and the increased use of radiation technologies are essential for fulfilling its energy needs and delivering societal benefits. However, this growth also heightens the risk of radiation hazards, necessitating a robust radiation emergency response system. Currently, the Department of Atomic Energy operates 25 Radiation Emergency Response Centers (RERCs) across the country, which provide technical support to responder agencies during nuclear and radiological emergencies at both nuclear facilities and in public spaces. This paper outlines the role and operational elements of RERCs within the emergency preparedness and response framework, drawing on a review of various national response and regulatory documents, as well as discussions with national radiation emergency response experts. This work not only highlights the domestic capabilities of India’s RERC network but also serves as a valuable resource for policymakers and technocrats striving to strengthen and enhance the country’s radiation emergency response infrastructure.
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Zhou, Fangjian, Hua Guo, Yinchun Lei, Chengling Tang, and Xiaoyin Mo. "Enhancing urban emergency management: A two-stage network DEA analysis of Chinese cities." Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering 24, no. 1 (2024): 121–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/jcm-237115.
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In order to scientifically evaluate the emergency management capabilities of major cities in China, this article conducts a comprehensive study on the input and output indicators of emergency response in each city. A two-stage network DEA model was used to construct an evaluation model that reflects the emergency management capacity of cities. A dataset containing emergency management data from 36 well-known cities in China was selected to effectively evaluate its performance, and the city that demonstrated the most effective input-output ratio in the field of emergency management was ultimately determined. The research results show that using a two-stage network DEA model as the foundation to construct an evaluation model that reflects urban emergency management capabilities can promote a wise combination of subjective and objective evaluations, and achieve scientific investment in urban emergency assets.
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Agoylo, Jose Jr. C., Reynard S. Narciso, John Gene D. Ortega, Rica O. Gula, and Arcelie B. Silvio. "MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (MERS) USING GMAPS AND SMS." Ignatian International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research 2, no. 5 (2024): 1121–41. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11189470.
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Municipal Emergency Response System is a complete solution designed to enable effective operations of all emergency response-related activities. It is a rationally developed plan and organizational methodology for responding to and managing emergencies, disasters, and critical situations. It is designed to enable first responders to react more correctly and quickly in a crisis. The system was designed and programmed to handle emergency response issues within the municipality. The integrated emergency management technology utilized SMS (Short Messaging Services) and GMAPS (Google Maps). SMS was used to send brief messages to mobile phones, while Google Maps provided a satellite view of Earth's geographical data suited for emergency response. The system was developed using Agile Software Development, containing 6 phases, from requirements analysis to the tracking and monitoring of the system developed. The evaluation focuses on functionality, efficiency, reliability, and security, aiming to enhance overall emergency response capabilities in the municipality using the ISO 25010 evaluation form from the University. The researchers determined that the system is robust, efficient, user-friendly, reliable, and secure, meeting the needs of emergency responders and contributing to effective emergency response in the municipality.
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HOMMA, Toshimitsu. "Toward Enhancing Preparedness and Response Arrangements and Capabilities for a Nuclear Emergency, （1）." Journal of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan 56, no. 10 (2014): 661–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.3327/jaesjb.56.10_661.
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NITTA, Takashi. "Toward Enhancing Preparedness and Response Arrangement and Capabilities for a Nuclear Emergency（2）." Journal of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan 56, no. 10 (2014): 669–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3327/jaesjb.56.10_669.
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Taylor, Elliott, Lee Egland, and Stephen Wilson. "SPILL RESPONSE CAPABILITIES IN REMOTE WESTERN ALASKA." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 2001, no. 2 (2001): 1411–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-2001-2-1411.
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ABSTRACT The Alaska Petroleum Distributors and Transporters (APD&T) group formulated a proposal to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) for a realistic and reasonable marine response capability throughout Alaska's waters. USCG requested the proposal in an effort to reach a mutually satisfactory alternate compliance solution to the planning standards enacted as part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). A final agreement for oil spill prevention and discharge planning compliance was reached in June 1999, initiating a 5-year preparedness development implementation program. Economically and operationally realistic planning standards are at issue in coastal Alaska, where more than 30,000 miles of coastline have practically no road access. The APD&T proposal first assessed the exposure or perceived risk of oil transport operations in each of the nine coastal ADEC planning regions (subareas) in Alaska by studying the oil volumes transported along specific routes, frequency and locations of oil transfers, and environmental conditions. The assessed risk and level of response capability were then used as a basis by oversight agencies to identify the areas in which additional resources and logistical infrastructure were required. The key components of the Agreement for Final Compliance in Alaska, are as follows: oil barge operators will maintain a strict tow-wire maintenance program and utilize only twin-screw tugs; spill response equipment for response to average and maximum most probable discharges will be maintained onboard each barge; emergency lightering pumps, independent of oil offloading pumps, will pre-located to ensure their availability within 24 hours; a minimum shoreside response capacity, including boom, sweeps, vessels, personnel, and wildlife and beach kits, will be emplaced in each subarea to supplement the onboard equipment; a logistical infrastructure will be developed at a hub within each of seven subareas to support the planned response capabilities; and a training and exercise program, following National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP guidelines, will be conducted in each subarea to ensure in-region readiness by personnel and equipment. This poster presentation discusses the risk study, strategies, and committed approach to implement a response capability throughout Western Alaska.
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Sauer, Lauren M., Melissa L. McCarthy, Ann Knebel, and Peter Brewster. "Major Influences on Hospital Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 3, S1 (2009): S68—S73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/dmp.0b013e31819ef060.
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ABSTRACTThe role of hospitals in the community response to disasters has received increased attention, particularly since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Hospitals must be prepared to respond to and recover from all-hazards emergencies and disasters. There have been several initiatives to guide hospitals’ role in these events and to assist hospitals in their effort to prepare for them. This article focuses on the efforts of 4 distinct groups: The Joint Commission (TJC), the executive branch of the US government, the US Congress, and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Despite the different approach each group uses to assist hospitals to improve their emergency management capabilities, the initiatives reinforce one another and have resulted in increased efforts by hospitals to improve their disaster preparedness and response capabilities and community integration. The continued progress of our medical response system in all-hazard emergencies and disasters depends in large part on the future guidance and support of these 4 key institutions. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2009;3(Suppl 1):S68–S73)