Emergency Management System Research Articles

Protocol for the Support Application for Food PAntrieS trial: design, implementation, and evaluation plan for a digital application to promote healthy food access and support food pantry operations.

Food-insecure households commonly rely on food pantries to supplement their nutritional needs, a challenge that was underscored during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food pantries, and the food banks that supply them, face common challenges in meeting variable client volume and dietary needs under normal and emergency (e.g., pandemic, natural disaster) conditions. A scalable digital strategy that has the capacity to streamline the emergency food distribution system, while promoting healthy food options, managing volunteer recruitment and training, and connecting to emergency management systems in times of need, is urgently required. To address this gap, we are developing a working mobile application (app) called the Support Application for Food PAntrieS (SAFPAS) and will evaluate its feasibility and impact on food pantry staff preparedness, stocking, and client uptake of healthful foods and beverages in two urban United States settings. This paper describes the protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the SAFPAS mobile application. We will conduct formative research in Baltimore, Maryland and Detroit, Michigan to develop and refine the SAFPAS app and increase scalability potential to other urban settings. Then we will test the app in 20 food pantries in Baltimore randomized to intervention or comparison. The impact of the app will be evaluated at several levels of the emergency food system, including food pantry clients (n = 360), food pantry staff and volunteers (n = 100), food pantry stock, and city agencies such as the local food bank and Office of Emergency Management. The primary outcome of the SAFPAS trial is to improve the healthfulness of the foods received by food pantry clients, measured using the Food Assessment Scoring Tool (FAST). Post-trial, we will conduct additional formative research in Detroit to prepare the app for scale-up. We anticipate that SAFPAS will improve alignment in the supply and demand for healthy foods among food pantry clients, food pantries, and city agencies which supply food in Baltimore. Real-time, bidirectional communication between entities across the system allows for increased situational awareness at all levels during normal and emergency operations. By conducting formative research in Detroit, we hope to increase the scalability of the SAFPAS app to additional settings nationwide. NCT87654321. https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05880004.

Disaster Management in the Western Balkans Territory – Condition Analysis and Conceptualisation of the Cross-Border Cooperation Model

Abstract The main objective of the paper is analysis and proposal of a concept for establishing an efficient system for disaster management in the Western Balkan countries. After the breakup of Yugoslavia (1992), there has been no effective system for managing emergency situations, while cross-border cooperation in this respect does not exist at all. The paper provides an overview of the situation in the field of emergency and crisis management in five countries of the region and a concept of promotion and cross-border cooperation in this field. The results of the research show that no country in the region has adequate emergency and disaster management system and that, regardless of the negative experiences, an efficient multilateral cooperation system has not been established so far in this field (there is neither regulatory framework nor proposals for the model of organization and for the procedures or technical mechanisms that would make the above possible). Therefore, the concept of establishing the Regional Center for Disaster Management in the Western Balkans territory (RCDM-WB) is proposed as a first step in handling disaster situations that arise from natural phenomena or technical and technological accidents. This is the first scientifically developed proposal of this kind for the above-mentioned region.

On mining mobile emergency communication applications in Nordic countries

Nowadays, the use of mobile devices has become ubiquitous, allowing users to access and share information in almost real-time through various social media platforms. This has provided an edge in emergency communication and disaster handling. Mobile emergency apps have emerged as key technologies in emergency communication. Mining the content of users’ reviews of mobile emergency apps has the potential to learn about users’ behavior and uncover unforeseen events in the emergency management process. This paper focused on emergency apps present in Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, and Norway). User feedback was collected for every app from the Google/Apple store, and appropriate text mining techniques were employed to mine the discussion content for a given emergency communication ontology. Next, we investigated the contexts that generate either positive or negative sentiment, highlighting the main factors that impact user behavior most by leveraging the Empath Categorization technique. Finally, we constructed a word association by considering different ontological vocabularies related to mobile applications and emergency response and management systems. The study’s findings can help develop early warning systems that trigger alarms whenever a critical event requiring special attention is identified. It also paves the way for developing a more tailored communication strategy that considers the identified community behavior concerning emergency apps.

The Establishment of an Emergency Management and Epidemiological Surveillance System in Hospital to Combat Pertussis

The Establishment of an Emergency Management and Epidemiological Surveillance System in Hospital to Combat Pertussis

The Analysis on the Construction Direction of the Coordinated Action System of Natural Disaster Volunteers in China

From the perspective of collaborative governance, it is found that volunteers have become an indispensable force in the process of responding to disasters. However, due to the late start but rapid development of emergency volunteer service in China, the current emergency management system lacks a coordination mechanism to ensure the orderly participation of emergency volunteers in disaster rescue, and there are problems such as the lack of the concept of polycentric governance, the disorder of self-organized behavior, the lack of coordination within the system, the excessive emphasis on the gratuitous nature of public welfare, and the lag in the construction of laws and regulations.

Examining organizational collaboration and resource flows of disaster response system based on a time-dynamic perspective

Increasing the efficiency of organizational collaboration and resource flows is key to improving the emergency response performance. Given that previous studies did not consider the interactions and dynamic characteristics of emergency response organizations and resources, this study divided the emergency response into four stages and analyzed the relationship between organizational collaboration and resource flows by combining the network attributes of emergency response goals at each stage. The 2022 Luding earthquake was selected as a case study, and a multisource mixed data method was used to identify 381 organizations and 2496 organizational relationships. Using the social network analysis, the dynamic evolution characteristics of the emergency response networks (ERNs) and organization-resource two-mode networks were analyzed. The results showed that the ERNs generally exhibited the following trends: a more compact structure, balanced distribution, evolution from decentralization to centralization, and homogenous organizational collaboration. A correlation existed between changes in the organizational status and ERN attributes, with government organizations always at the core and non-profit organizations gradually rising. The evolution of the resources was closely related to the network attributes and organizational relationships. We identified the strengths of China's current emergency management system, such as enhanced performance, improved information infrastructure, and emphasis on the engagement of the military and social organizations. We recommend the following for future practice: enhancing the information technology system, establishing a mechanism for the participation of social forces, and strengthening the management of emergency stockpiles. These will help improve the disaster emergency management performance and reduce casualties and losses.

Advance Emergency and Traffic Management System

Urban Alert is an innovative Android application that addresses urban emergencies, traffic management, and safety concerns. The system has a strong accident or emergency feature that allows users to quickly capture and upload incident details with location information. The traffic management component uses advanced algorithms such as YOLO and CNN to monitor and analyze real- time traffic conditions through IoT-enabled cameras. The application optimizes ambulance routes for zero traffic, minimizing response times during emergencies. Furthermore, safety options allow users to send alerts to relevant departments based on their specific needs. This paper examines the technical implementation, results, and evaluation of each feature, demonstrating how they can impact urban safety and response efficiency. Urban Alert is a comprehensive solution that enhances emergency response, traffic management, and public safety in urban areas. Keywords – Emergency Response, Traffic Management, IoT and AI Integration, Ambulance Routing, Safety Options, Real-time Incident Monitoring.

Reliability and Detectability of Emergency Management Systems in Smart Cities under Common Cause Failures.

Urban areas are undergoing significant changes with the rise of smart cities, with technology transforming how cities develop through enhanced connectivity and data-driven services. However, these advancements also bring new challenges, especially in dealing with urban emergencies that can disrupt city life and infrastructure. The emergency management systems have become crucial elements for enabling cities to better handle urban emergencies, although ensuring the reliability and detectability of such system remains critical. This article introduces a new method to perform reliability and detectability assessments. By using Fault Tree Markov chain models, this article evaluates their performance under extreme conditions, providing valuable insights for designing and operating urban emergency systems. These analyses fill a gap in the existing research, offering a comprehensive understanding of emergency management systems functionality in complex urban settings.

Safe Operation and Intelligent Management of Tunnels in Coastal Cities

This paper focuses on the safety operation and intelligent management of tunnel in coastal cities, and deeply discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by tunnel as an important part of urban traffic under the background of accelerating urbanization process. This paper first analyzes the particularity of the coastal city tunnel in geological environment, climatic conditions and traffic flow, and points out the complexity and importance of its safe operation. Then, the paper elaborates the application of intelligent management in tunnel safety operation, including intelligent monitoring system, automatic early warning system, emergency management system and other aspects, and emphasizes the key role of intelligent technology in improving the efficiency and safety of tunnel operation. In addition, the paper also discusses the development trend of tunnel safety operation and intelligent management in coastal cities, and puts forward suggestions on strengthening technological innovation, improving laws and regulations, and improving management level, in order to provide useful reference for the future safety operation and intelligent management of tunnel in coastal cities.

A Comparison of Training and Dispatch Criteria for Security Personnel in 119 Domestic and Overseas General Situation Rooms

This study proposes an efficient way to strengthen work capabilities based on a comparison of the education and training of guard personnel before and after their deployment in the 119 Emergency Operations Center, which is in charge of elementary responses to various disasters and accidents, with that given to advanced foreign situation personnel. Only one area of Gyeonggi-do Province was identified in an internal document on personnel standards for moving into the situation room in Korea, and it was found that most of the situation room agents were used for situation room work through the informal OJT training of senior members of each city and provincial headquarters before deployment. Japan, like Korea, is organized into several prefectures and operates the same Emergency Operations Center or Joint Command Center. However, the most distinctive feature of the Japanese system with respect to Korea is that situation room agents are employed in the day-to-day operations of the command center after education with systematic and clear contents before being put into the work of the Emergency Operations Center. Similarly, the United States comprises 50 states, each with its own laws and emergency management systems. However, the federal government actively controls disaster safety and establishes and operates regulations by state, and each state has education and training, certification standards, and supplementary education regulations for existing agents. In Germany, there is a specific system of vocational education and training to become a worker in the Emergency Operations Center, and the curricula in vocational schools for security personnel, as well as the admission requirements and professional qualifications, are specified by the government.

Construction and optimization strategy of urban emergency logistics system

Emergency logistics has special logistics attributes, which will provide necessary emergency supplies for sudden public health events and natural disasters, reduce the degree of disaster losses, and pursue the maximization of time efficiency. Due to the characteristics of urban population distribution, the construction of efficient and orderly urban emergency logistics management mechanism is an important research field of emergency management system in the new era. Therefore, this paper first defines the concept and characteristics of emergency logistics, describes the constituent elements of emergency logistics, and deeply analyses the problems existing in the urban emergency logistics operation system, and finally conducts an in-depth exploration of the optimization strategy for the construction of urban emergency logistics system. It is hoped that it can provide certain reference for the relevant government departments, social enterprises and other parties involved in emergency logistics.

Research on Road Geological Hazard Risk Assessment Model Based on Computational Deep Learning Algorithm Integrated With GIS

This paper studies the geological disaster emergency command and management system based on geographic information system. This system is for the province, city, county land resources and other aspects of the comprehensive application, the realization of real-time information display, meteorological early warning, group measurement and mass prevention, monitoring and early warning, major disaster management, prevention plan, quick report processing, emergency investigation, emergency disposal, emergency consultation and other functions. Through the GSM network, the monitoring data is sent to the monitoring center through the mobile phone, and then the monitoring center processes, stores, displays and alarms the monitoring data. Finally, B/S structure is used to build a remote Web data service publishing platform, so that it can carry out real-time monitoring at any place, and improve the speed, efficiency and intuition of high-speed slope disaster. It is proved that the method has the advantages of stable operation, accurate data, fast transmission speed and high monitoring accuracy through the practical application of a highway project foundation pit slope monitoring.

Emergency management through enduring collaborative networks: Lessons on phases and levels

AbstractThis article explores the conditions that underpin networks as enduring collaborative relationships. To identify key features that sustain long‐term collaboration, we use the Norwegian system of emergency management as our empirical case. Norway is characterized by the important role played by volunteers and voluntary organizations as partners to the police in search and rescue operations. In particular, the article focuses on two possible explanations for the endurability of these networks: the broad involvement of volunteers in the different phases and the role of intermediaries. The article concludes that intermediaries can compensate for a lack of broad involvement, which may be particularly relevant for emergency management where many different resources have to be mobilized in a short time span and in a fashion that enables fluid interaction. This finding is a reminder that both phases and levels need to be explored in empirical studies of collaborations.

Emergency Management System Evaluation and Fiscal Policy Inspiration—Take Liaoning Province as an Example

Taking Liaoning province as an example, based on the evaluation of its emergency management system (EMS), this paper puts forward some suggestions on fiscal policy innovation in view of the main problems. Firstly, according to the hierarchical structure model, the evaluation system is established. The relative degree of the index is determined by the Delphi method, and the weight of the index at all levels is calculated. The evaluation factor set and evaluation grade set are constructed, and the EMS evaluation model of Liaoning province is established and evaluated by using fuzzy mathematics evaluation method. Secondly, according to the model evaluation results, four conclusions are obtained. The top three secondary indicators are Industrial Development, Policies Regulations and Fund Source, which are very important in EMS. The top three weights of the three-level indicators are the Development of Industry, Policy Formulation and Social Funds. Active fiscal policies should be formulated to use social funds to promote the development of emergency industries. Four of the second-level indicators have reached Good, and two have reached Average. Among them, the Basic Platform has the highest score, which is a positive result of EMS construction in Liaoning province. The final score of the comprehensive evaluation of the target is the low-end level in the Good grade, indicating that there is still much room for development in the construction of the system. Finally, according to the evaluation conclusion, this paper puts forward the fiscal policy innovation to support the development of EMS, including expanding the investment channels, updating the investment fund model, increasing the selection of policy tools and establishing the national emergency management fund.

Emergency Fuel Ordering and Management System for Vehicles

In today’s fast paced world, monitoring systems are necessary to track the changes in the environment for better understanding of current scenarios and predictions thereof. The same is true for fuel tanks in vehicles as well. By keeping strict track of fuel intake and consumption, vehicles can be made more fuel and cost efficient. This can be done using remote monitoring and data collection systems deployed at the site of the fuel storage tank. When an agent starts filling petrol in your bike/car, the flow sensor is activated. Capacitance is used in the suggested IoT gadget to measure the amount of fuel. The driver receives a notification through mobile application when the vehicle's Fuel reaches a low level.

Implementation of the Integrated Emergency Response System: Systematic Review

ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to highlight the urgency of the need for an Integrated Emergency Response System in overcoming the complexity of current global disasters and emergencies. With the need for rapid and coordinated responses, this research explores the global implementation of these systems. The focus includes integration of resources from various agencies and community participation while addressing challenges such as climate change. Given the need for a rapid and coordinated response, this research explores the application of this system globally. The focus includes integration of resources from various institutions and community participation while addressing challenges such as climate change. This research method is a systematic research that adopts the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) method. Research stages include: formulating background, objectives and research questions, as well as literature searches using related keywords in databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ResearchGate. The sample consists of articles in accredited academic journals published between 2020-2023, with a focus on the Implementation of an Integrated Emergency Response System. The results of the analysis show the importance of preparation before a disaster occurs. Preparedness through health education, emergency planning, and community participation increases knowledge about emergency response. Active community involvement plays an important role in the success of an emergency management system. Factors such as resources, policies, technology, and interagency cooperation influence system implementation and response to disasters. Health system evaluation and education is an integrated strategy to improve disaster response and mitigation. Keywords: Integrated Emergency Response System, Emergency Response System and Implementation

The Impact of COVID-19 on Thailand’s Public Health Emergency Management System: A Case Study

Purpose: This phenomenological qualitative research investigates Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) in response to COVID-19, with a specific focus on the case of Thailand’s Health Region 9 (Nakhon Ratchasima) and its program known as COVID-19 Back Home. Method: The study gathers data through in-depth interviews with four groups comprising a total of 112 individuals from three Thai provinces. The collected data is subjected to content analysis, and the findings are analyzed using a framework based on system theory. Results and conclusion: The successful management of subjects returning home is highlighted, resulting in saving numerous patients' lives. The study identifies various suggestions and success factors for each phase of the management process. The research sheds light on PHEM situations in response to COVID-19, specifically examining Health Region 9's COVID-19 Back Home program. Implications of the research: The study provides valuable insights into the inputs, activities, and processes involved in managing such situations, showcasing successful strategies, collaborative efforts, and behavioral changes. Originality/value: The identified suggestions and success factors can inform and improve future management approaches.

Current supply status, demand trends and security measures of chromium resources in China

Chromium, a strategic mineral resource in China, is widely used in high-precision equipment manufacturing. As the world’s leading consumer and importer of chromite, China’s external dependence exceeds 99%. The significant imbalance between domestic supply and demand seriously threatens national economic security. This study discusses the state of China’s chromium resource supply from four aspects: the overview of domestic and global chromium resources, China’s chromite production and import volume, the sources of imported chromite, and risk analysis. Considering the chromium industrial chain and factors such as production, consumption, and recovery tendency of chromium-bearing stainless steel, it is forecasted that China’s demand for chromium ore will decline by 2040. This could considerably reduce the security situation of chromium resources. This study proposes five strategies for securing chromium resources: technological innovation, enhancing international cooperation and acquiring overseas resources, constructing a new pattern of “dual circulation” resource guarantee for sea–land transportation, encouraging chromium recycling, and building an emergency management system and strategic reserve mechanism for chromium resources.

Held in the grip: Political status, governing institutions, and emergency management procedural arrangements in the cases of Florida and Puerto Rico

AbstractTo what extent do institutions governing the relationship of the U.S. Federal government with U.S. states and U.S. territories affect their emergency preparedness and response operations? States retain more legislative autonomy and representation than territories in the U.S. Congress, which is responsible for the emergency management budget. The advocacy capabilities of territories may be limited, and greater budget constraints are expected to affect the capability of territories to implement federal emergency management plans and perform effective response operations. This work focuses on a comparative case study between responses to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Hurricane Michael in Florida. The multi‐technique qualitative approach combines content analysis and interviews. Findings suggest that neither Florida nor Puerto Rico was prepared to respond to hurricanes of such magnitude, but the procedural arrangements of the Florida emergency management system resulted in a more effective response to Hurricane Michael if compared to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.Related ArticlesLiu, Zezhao, and Zhengwei Zhu. 2021. “China's Pathway to Domestic Emergency Management: Unpacking the Characteristics in System Evolution.” Politics & Policy 49(3): 619–50. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12407.Neill, Katharine A., and John C. Morris. 2012. “A Tangled Web of Principals and Agents: Examining the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill through a Principal–Agent Lens.” Politics & Policy 40(4): 629–56. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2012.00371.x.Zang, Xiaowei. 2021. “Environmental Accidents and Environmental Legislation in China: Evidence from Provincial Panel Sata (1997–2014).” Politics & Policy 50(1): 77–92. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12446.

Uncertainty analysis of dam-break flood risk consequences under the influence of non-structural measures

Climate change is causing an increase in the frequency of extreme disasters, increasing the likelihood of dam failures and floods. At the same time, the concentration of human activities in certain areas has increased the severity of the consequences of dam failures, requiring the establishment of more robust and reliable emergency management systems to protect lives and property. Non-structural measures serve as flexible and adaptable emergency mitigation measures that can be dynamically adjusted during rescue operations and enhance the resilience of urban systems. This article focuses on the consequences of life loss due to dam failure. Taking China's Yuyao City and SMH Reservoir as the research object, it analyzes the emergency response process after the disaster occurred, identifies the factors influencing the life loss, and selects non-structural measures such as disaster identification warnings, urban emergency management responses, evacuation routes, and destination selection as key areas of study. The research examines the impact of non-structural measures on the consequences of life loss and provides recommendations and suggestions. The results indicate that effective non-structural measures can significantly reduce the life loss in flood disasters.