Quantifying the effectiveness of early warning systems for natural hazards

Early warning systems (EWSs) are increasingly applied as preventive measures within an integrated risk management approach for natural hazards. At present, common standards and detailed guidelines for the evaluation of their effectiveness are lacking. To support decision-makers in the identification...

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Main Authors: M. Sättele, M. Bründl, D. Straub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/16/149/2016/nhess-16-149-2016.pdf