Disaster Management Research Articles

Psicología de la salud y psicología social comunitaria en la reducción del riesgo de desastres

In this paper, the role of psychology in disaster risk management is problematized, taking health psychology and community social psychology as references. It is proposed as a central argument that the privilege in disaster care for which the discipline has chosen has a limitation in the role that is not in tune with the theoretical advances in the matter. Similarly, it is indicated that the broad focus carried out by psychological science to the impacts of disasters implies a distancing from non-pathologizing readings of life. As a way of closing the opening, there is an Enough already! of the privilege of pain care when it has been shown that pain could have been avoided

Application of VGIS Digital Twin Platform for Enhanced Oilfield Disaster Management and Environmental Protection

Application of VGIS Digital Twin Platform for Enhanced Oilfield Disaster Management and Environmental Protection

Risk Analysis of Post-Disaster Logistics Distribution Failure

In conducting logistical activities of disaster relief in natural disaster management. it is often not possible to implement as it should. and there are always potential risks that arise. One of the problems faced is the delayed distribution of post-disaster logistics. Therefore. risk management is necessary so that disaster relief logistics activities can run well. In addition. there is a need for a risk mitigation strategy to mitigate potential risks in the post-disaster logistics distribution process. The study aims to identify potential risks to post-disaster logistics distribution activities and find out which risk management strategies are a priority to address immediately. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic approach to identifying failures and giving a value or score to each risk. From the results of the study. 32 potential risks occurred. As a result. 13 risks were identified with RPN values above critical point values. Thus. 13 were obtained as priority management risks. where the risks with the top 3 RNA values are Disruption of the post-earthquake telephone network Difficulty coordination of the logistics team with a rating of 25.98. Long logistic delivery travel time with a value of 21.86. and Condition of the vehicle used is not good with a score of 21.66. Thus. for 13 of these risks. mitigation is carried out for treatment priorities. Risk management strategies are applied to risks that have RPN values above critical values to minimize the impact.

A Logical Remote Sensing Based Disaster Management and Alert System Using AI-Assisted Internet of Things Technology

A Logical Remote Sensing Based Disaster Management and Alert System Using AI-Assisted Internet of Things Technology

Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh: Lesson Learned from Turkiye-Morocco Earthquake

Turkey, Morocco, and Bangladesh are all located in active seismic zones of the Earth’s surface. Recent studies have predicted catastrophic earthquakes in Bangladesh in the near future. Since disasters can act as catalysts for learning by exposing the shortcomings and vulnerabilities of communities or governments, it is believed that Bangladesh has much to learn from the 2023 mega-disasters in Turkey and Morocco. Therefore, this study aims to understand the causes of the catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco. The main objective is to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the disaster management stages during the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco, and to compare these with the situation in Bangladesh to better understand potential earthquake risks there. Moreover, the study seeks to develop a framework for Disaster Learning. It follows a qualitative research methodology, with most of the necessary data gathered from existing literature and Key Informant Interviews. The findings suggest that infrastructural vulnerabilities and noncompliance with land use regulations were significant causes of the catastrophic damage in Turkey and Morocco, which are also relevant to the earthquake risks in Bangladesh. Key strengths identified in Turkey include the availability of open spaces for emergency services, wide roads, modern equipment, skilled manpower, military-civilian coordination, and a robust humanitarian response—all areas where Bangladesh has significant deficiencies. Lessons from this study reveal that climatic conditions and debris management could pose major challenges for Bangladesh in the event of a significant earthquake.

The relativity of perspective: exploring the disconnect between Indigenous and Western paradigms of disaster risk perception

PurposeThis article demonstrates how psycho-sociological concepts have a place in disaster risk sciences. It draws attention to the relationship between risk perception and disaster management from Western and traditional viewpoints.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is conceptual and draws from published works. The systematic literature review (SLR) methodology was adopted to analyse existing literature on the subject matter.FindingsRisk perception evolved over centuries and disciplines until it found applicability in modern times. Despite the proliferation of western science-based approaches to risk perception, Indigenous knowledge systems still hold sway over communities’ understanding of risk. These perspectives are enshrined in religious and cultural convictions that become the lenses through which a society assigns cause, effect and remedy to risk events. A deeper understanding of these convictions enables disaster risk management strategies to be better accepted by those at risk and to align with their lived realities.Originality/valueRisk perception becomes the lens through which we better understand the realities and complexities of populations at risk. Indigenous knowledge systems have a strong influence on society’s perception of risk and if they are not harnessed and studied, they will stand in conflict with Western approaches. Hence, the study of the nexus between risk perception and disaster management presents an opportunity for policymakers and practitioners to design risk management solutions that have a higher chance of acceptance and sustainability.

A scoping review of health systems resilience assessment frameworks.

Health system resilience is a prerequisite for effectively managing cataclysmic events adversely affecting health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic reasserted the importance of having resilient health systems and called for a relook at the existing framework that measures health system resilience. Mixed methods were used in this study. The review started with the measurement of health systems resilience and its context. Ebola epidemic triggered the importance, hence our search focused on published literature from 2014 to 2021. Based on the review, a semi-structured tool was developed for key in-depth interviews of seven experts from different countries. The frameworks focused on climate change, disaster management, health systems, city-specific resilience, and e-resilience were reviewed. In-depth interviews highlighted that resilient health systems need to engage the private sector, priority areas like leadership and governance, health resources, and a unified agenda for global collaboration. From experts' point of view, the inherent nature of health systems to respond to shock was clearly defined as the resilient health system. Health systems resilience definition needs to be defined, based on which assessment indicators will be identified. Indicators need to evolve continuously and be able to measure resilience at sub-national, national, regional, and global levels.

A holistic approach to salinity intrusion vulnerability assessment using geospatial technologies: An application for mekong delta of vietnam

Saltwater intrusion is a critical natural hazard impacting millions of lives globally, particularly in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. This study presents a comprehensive approach to assessing saltwater intrusion vulnerability, combining hazard, exposure/sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. We developed a salinity intrusion hazard map using data from 68 monitoring stations and 156 prevention culverts collected on February 23, 2020. Twenty-eight indicators representing exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity were standardized and weighted using the Iyengar-Sudarshan method. Our analysis revealed that 15.74 % of the study area, particularly Mo Cay Bac and Mo Cay Nam districts in Ben Tre province and Dam Doi district in Ca Mau province, exhibits very high vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. These findings provide critical insights for designing effective saltwater intrusion warning systems and implementing targeted disaster risk management strategies in the Mekong Delta. The approach and results are also applicable to similar coastal deltas and regions worldwide, offering a valuable framework for mitigating saltwater intrusion impacts.

Adaptation and Adversity Acceptance as Resilience to Flooding at World Heritage Sites: A Case Study of Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam

ABSTRACT This article investigates long-term adaptation and resilience to floods at World Heritage sites through a case study of Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam, Vietnam. Drawing on fieldwork observation, document review, and unstructured interviews conducted in Hoi An, we examine the enduring processes and experiences of co-living with floods. The article considers residents’ ability to comprehend, acknowledge, and address the challenges of flooding using the conceptual lens of adaptation and adversity acceptance as resilience. Our findings reveal an inseparable bond between residents and their built environment, encompassing invaluable lessons and experiences, local beliefs, resource availability, and adaptive strategies aimed at harmonious cohabitation with flooding described as ‘leaning into nature’. Strikingly, residents have developed their own practices and identities shaped by the town’s inundation by flood waters over a few centuries. Various modern flood prevention measures trace their origins to historical efforts, underscoring the vital role of traditional knowledge and practices in coping with the impacts of climate change. Those efforts are also framed within the local policy context such as Heritage Management Plan, Disaster Risk Management Plan, and Regulation for the Protection of the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town.

Strategic approaches in disaster management: Analyzing the roles of public health professionals from emergency response to post-disaster recovery

Disaster management presents a global challenge requiring the coordinated efforts of various sectors, especially public health professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by WHO in March 2020, marked a paradigm shift in disaster management and public health responses. This study examines the role of public health professionals during different disaster management phases, with a focus on Indonesia and global examples. Findings from Siti Marlina et al. (2022) and O. Olu (2017) highlight the critical role of community health centers and resilient health systems. The research also explores the Lombok earthquake response (Xu et al., 2018; Skinner, 2018; Kunugita et al., 2018; Brun & Pakenham-Walsh, 2018) and the broader implications of disaster management trends in Spain (Arcos González et al., 2023) and nuclear event concerns (Dallas, 2022). The study underscores the importance of mental health support (Peppou et al., 2021; Raesi et al., 2020) and offers recommendations for improving disaster management, including enhancing training, integrating public health into planning, and leveraging technology.

Animation tsunami modelling in 3D to determine shelter and evacuation routes

ABSTRACT Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making the country prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. Indonesia, especially the southern region of Java, has the potential to be hit by a megathrust earthquake triggering waves much higher than before. Determining evacuation routes and locations as a part of disaster management is essential to avoid many fatalities. This research aims to determine evacuation routes and shelters using photogrammetry-based 3D animation. This paper applied experimental research for modelling and simulation approach with the stages of generating a 3D orthomosaic map, predicting tsunami magnitude, determining the height and distribution of waves, modelling and simulating 3D animation as well as marking evacuation routes and shelter locations. 3D orthomosaics are created based on aerial photos (UAV) drones. Future tsunami data are used to estimate the extent and depth of inundation that may occur. This research uses the Teluk Penyu area in Cilacap, Indonesia, as a study site. The tsunami disaster caused by an earthquake magnitude 7.8 centred in the south of West Java hit this city in 2006. This research produces a 3D animation model that can visualise the extent and depth of tsunami inundation to determine evacuation routes and shelter buildings.

Interrogating Disaster Management in the South East Nigeria: Problems and way forward

Early warning in disaster management is not taken seriously by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). There are plethora of disasters ranging from flood, fire outbreak, erosion and many others in Nigeria. In spite of the fact that the incidences of the disasters come now and again, they were still treated with levity. The ugly situation motivated this study which is “Interrogating disaster management in the south east Nigeria: Problems and way forward. The study adopted qualitative research method and specifically, content analysis was used as mode of analysis.Focus group discussion guide and in-depth interview also were used to elicit data from respondents. The data complemented the analysis.Findings revealed that there has never been animplementable institutional/policy framework chatted over the years to nip the ugly incidents in the bud. Also, the management of NEMA appears to be disconnected from the people since many emergency calls by victims were treated with ignominy

A Method for Extracting High-Resolution Building Height Information in Rural Areas Using GF-7 Data.

Building height is important information in disaster management and damage assessment. It is also a key parameter in studies such as population modeling and urbanization. Relatively few studies have been conducted on extracting building height in rural areas using imagery from China's Gaofen-7 satellite (GF-7). In this study, we developed a method combining photogrammetry and deep learning to extract building height using GF-7 data in the rural area of Pingquan in northern China. The deep learning model DELaMa was proposed for digital surface model (DSM) editing based on the Large Mask Inpainting (LaMa) architecture. It not only preserves topographic details but also reasonably predicts the topography inside the building mask. The percentile value of the normalized digital surface model (nDSM) in the building footprint was taken as the building height. The extracted building heights in the study area are highly consistent with the reference building heights measured from the ICESat-2 LiDAR point cloud, with an R2 of 0.83, an MAE of 1.81 m and an RMSE of 2.13 m for all validation buildings. Overall, the proposed method in this paper helps to promote the use of satellite data in large-scale building height surveys, especially in rural areas.

A study of satellite network based on a comprehensive analysis

Satellite networks have emerged as a crucial component of modern communication systems. Historically, traditional terrestrial communication networks faced limitations in reaching remote and isolated areas. Conversely, Satellite networks possess the ability to provide coverage over vast geographical regions, including areas where laying terrestrial infrastructure is impractical or prohibitively expensive. The development of satellite networks was driven by the increasing demand for global connectivity, enabling seamless communication across various applications such as navigation, remote sensing, weather monitoring, and telecommunications. Moreover, advancements in technology have made satellite networks more efficient and capable. The launch of smaller yet more powerful satellites has reduced costs while increasing data transmission capacity and speed. They also play a vital role in disaster management and emergency response. This paper mainly focuses on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of satellite networks along with several challenges encountered during their application in different fields. Considering that satellite network technology continues to develop at a significant pace, this study will also discuss future trends and make predictions accordingly. Therefore, through diverse analytical perspectives, this research demonstrates that satellite networks have emerged as critical infrastructure in the modern digital era while highlighting their highly promising prospectsa novel approach often overlooked by existing scientific literaturethus providing ample motivation for scientists to explore this domain.

A framework for appraising the status of disaster resilience within the multi-hazard environment of coastal Bangladesh

Fostering resilience is widely acknowledged as a crucial strategy for mitigating the escalating risks posed by climate-related disasters around the world. Resilience assessment plays a vital role in this endeavour by assessing the baseline level of resilience, identifying the key resilience factors, and monitoring progress towards building resilience with time. Given this context, and considering the evolving conceptualization of resilience, we devised a framework for appraising the status of resilience across the coastal region of Bangladesh. Our framework represents a significant scholarly contribution, as it encompasses a broad spectrum of resilience dimensions, including stability, recoverability, and transformability. To operationalize this framework, we selected thirty context-specific variables and organized them systematically around these three overarching components. Employing a simple weighted average methodology, we constructed sub-indices for each component, which were subsequently aggregated into a composite resilience index. For spatial visualization, our findings were mapped in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. Our analysis revealed Chattogram, Barguna, and Khulna as the most resilient districts. This manifests the potential for resilience enhancement even within areas exposed and inherently sensitive to multiple hazards through the optimal use of available resources. Notably, in the trio of districts, Barguna exhibited the highest stability index score, Chattogram showcased the highest recoverability score, and Khulna emerged with the top transformability index score. This finding underscores the significance of incorporating diverse capacities in resilience frameworks. These insights offer valuable guidance for refining resilience assessment frameworks in other developing countries of the world. Furthermore, the outcomes of our assessment can serve as a baseline for the coastal administrators of Bangladesh while developing disaster management policies and actions centering around fostering resilient communities. Thus, our study not only contributes to disaster theory, but holds practical implications for evidence-based decision-making to secure a more resilient future of the coastal communities of Bangladesh.

The Imperatives of Disaster Management in South East Nigeria: Addressing the elephantine issues

Disaster has become endemic in Nigeria and the South East Region is not an exemption. Time and time again, reports are circulated in the social media, national dailies and other media platforms on incidences of flood, fire outbreak and other related disasters that threaten human existence. The ugly situation motivated this study which is primarily to examine the imperatives of disaster management in the South East Nigeria with a view to addressing the elephantine problems. The study adopted qualitative research method and specifically, content analysis was used as mode of analysis. Findings revealed that the South East region does not apply strategic methods in managing disaster in the region and recommendations were made in line with the findings.

Navigating Natural Disaster Disruption in the Hospitality Sector: Insights From the September 8, 2023 Earthquake in Morocco

Purpose: This case study delves into the specific hurdles encountered by hotel managers in Marrakech during and after the September 8, 2023 earthquake, alongside the strategies deployed to tackle these challenges. Moreover, it aims to unravel the intricacies faced by risk claims professionals in processing claims and evaluating risks post-earthquake, aiming to formulate suggestions for enhancing disaster risk management within the hospitality domain. Design/Methodology/Approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 hotel managers and five insurance professionals in Morocco, all intimately engaged in handling or alleviating the impacts of the earthquake on the hospitality sector. Thematic analysis was utilized to pinpoint key challenges, responses initiated by hotel managers, and insights provided by risk claims professionals. Findings: The study underscores that the earthquake caused significant operational disruptions and financial strains on hotels, resulting in cancellations, revenue loss, and infrastructure damage. Hotel managers responded with prompt evacuation, safety protocols, damage assessment, and customer communication strategies. Risk claims professionals underscored the significance of comprehensive insurance coverage, streamlined claims processes, and advanced risk modeling techniques to mitigate financial risks and bolster disaster resilience within the hospitality sector. Originality/Value: This study furnishes original insights into the challenges faced by hotel managers and risk claims professionals post-seismic event, illuminating the complexities of disaster risk management within the hospitality industry. The recommendations proposed contribute to the formulation of effective strategies and protocols for navigating similar unforeseen events in the future.

Police sergeants and disaster management during Australia’s Black Summer bushfire crisis

ABSTRACT The police sergeant, or equivalent supervisor, is the glue that binds police units together, assigns workloads, and distributes organisational power from ‘above’ to ensure that those in the field play fairly and by the rules. Yet very little empirical research has been undertaken to examine the work of sergeants or consider how these roles impact the ability of police and their partners to manage critical incidents, including complex disasters. Drawing on a case study of disaster policing during Australia’s Black Summer bushfires, this paper examines how police sergeants with two distinct emergency management roles leveraged their authority, relationships, and knowledge to support the effective management of this incident. Using composite accounts, it illustrates how both sergeants drew upon and adapted traditional understandings of their role to negotiate the perceived deficiencies of command-and-control and networked features of complex disaster management systems. The case studies illustrate how the officers’ positionalities (organisationally, geographically, and systemically) enhanced their sensemaking abilities during the crisis, and they utilised their recognised authority, relationships, and soft skills to inform, nudge, and influence a wide range of stakeholders. The paper reveals that police sergeants may be uniquely positioned to assist with the coordination of increasingly complex disaster management assemblages at a time when the neoliberal state’s ability to even ‘steer’ these effectively is increasingly called into question.

Measuring Well-Being Index with Environmental in Mind: Evidence Forest Land Use in Indonesia

This project aims to create an objective composite wellbeing index from the point of view of the whole by using a complete welfare methodology and suggested weightings to take into account the differences between the components. Forestry total productivity (TFP) was also compared because of the importance of the environmental component in preparing the well-being index. This study examined 64 social, economic, environmental, and institutional indicators from the BPS-Statistics Indonesia, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the National Disaster Management Agency. Three primary analysis elements were highlighted in this investigation. First, PCA created a weighted index of eleven important domains. Second, it creates a well-being index model for Indonesia's environmental sustainability. Third, comparing forestry's environmental dimension to its TFP. This study found that the Indonesian wellbeing model under construction weighs environmental quality, living conditions, including housing, and happiness. Indonesia's disaster-prone locations make environmental quality important, unlike other wellbeing indices. Forest degradation has decreased the composite wellbeing index, notwithstanding other socio-economic improvements. This study stands out from past research by being the first to compare the environmental dimension with forestry total factor productivity (TFP). Deforestation significantly affects the well-being index in Indonesia.

Hot spots for risk-based planning in Greece – the cases of floods and forest fires

ABSTRACT Recent flood and forest fire disasters in Greece highlight the local spatial development history and territorial vulnerability as principal causes. However, despite the strong spatial aspects of disaster risk, disaster management rarely finds its way into spatial planning. The article attempts to locate high disaster risk areas (hot-spots) in Greece and activate risk-based planning. The approach combines theoretical assumptions on the spatial dimension of disaster risk; macro-scale hazard zoning at the national-regional level through past disaster event mapping; meso-scale territorial vulnerability analysis to delimit disaster risk hot-spots; and discussion on statutory planning tools and scales of intervention for risk mitigation.