Trevor Girard, Friedemann Wenzel, Bijan Khazai, Tina Kunz-Plapp, James E. Daniell, Susan A. Brink. Near-Real-Time Analysis of Publicly Communicated Disaster Response Information[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2014, 5(3): 165-175. doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0024-3
Citation: Trevor Girard, Friedemann Wenzel, Bijan Khazai, Tina Kunz-Plapp, James E. Daniell, Susan A. Brink. Near-Real-Time Analysis of Publicly Communicated Disaster Response Information[J]. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2014, 5(3): 165-175. doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0024-3

Near-Real-Time Analysis of Publicly Communicated Disaster Response Information

doi: 10.1007/s13753-014-0024-3
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  • Analysis of a disaster event can identify strengths and weaknesses of the response implemented by the disaster management system; however, analysis does not typically occur until after the response phase is over. The result is that knowledge gained can only benefit future responses rather than the response under investigation. This article argues that there is an opportunity to conduct analysis while the response is operational due to the increasing availability of information within hours and days of a disaster event. Hence, this article introduces a methodology for analyzing publicly communicated disaster response information in near-real-time. A classification scheme for the disaster information needs of the public has been developed to facilitate analysis and has led to the establishment of best observed practice standards for content and timeliness. By comparing the information shared with the public within days of a disaster to these standards, information gaps are revealed that can be investigated further. The result is identification of potential deficiencies in communicating critical disaster response information to the public at a time when they can still be corrected.
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