Multi-UAV networks for disaster monitoring: challenges and opportunities from a network perspective by Indu Chandran, Kizheppatt Vipin

“…Further, the article provides a detailed overview of the key challenges and open issues, outlining various research prospects in the evolving field of multi-UAV networks for disaster response.…”
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Optimal decision of a disaster relief network equilibrium model by Cunlin Li, Wenyu Zhang, Hooi Min Yee, Baojun Yang

“…Compared to traditional methods, our model significantly improves resource scheduling and reduces disaster response costs. Through a random network example, we validate the model's effectiveness in aiding intelligent decision-making for relief plans and resource allocation optimization.…”
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California and Oregon NICU Wildfire Disaster Preparedness Tools by Amy L. Ma, Mackenzie E. D. Loughland, Wannasiri Lapcharoensap, Dmitry Dukhovny, Henry C. Lee

“…In this study, we ask the question, “what tools/strategies do medical professionals deem as important and most helpful as they are preparing for wildfire disaster response?” It is a follow up to our previous study: Learning from Wildfire Disaster Experience in California NICUs. …”
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Measure of Utilizing Space Database Information for Improvement of Efficient Disaster Management (Focusing on Nuclear Power Plant Accidents) by Bomi Lee, Aetti Kang, Sungil Ham

“…We present an efficient disaster response measure that differs from the existing collection-, reporting-, and propagation-oriented operating methods of disaster information through the use of spatial database and image-based information that can be combined with mandatory information with regard to nuclear power plant accidents. …”
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Communication of civil defense agencies in Brazil: Highlighting risks or disasters? by Elois Beling Loose, Luciana R. Londe, Victor Marchezini

“…The results show a predominance of publications associated with the disaster response phase and, consequently, with the disclosure of actions more related to disasters than prevention.…”
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Transwomen Leading Covid-19 Pandemic Response: Experiences of an Indonesian Waria Community by Manurung Duma, Pertiwi Pradytia

“…Yet, there is limited scholarly evince that document the role and practice of the transwomen community in disaster response. This research aims investigate role and practices of Kebaya foundation in responding to Covid-19. …”
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Perancangan Purwarupa Sistem Informasi Online Pendistribusian dan Persediaan Logistik Saat Tanggap Darurat Bencana di BPBD Pidie Jaya by Zulfadli Zulfadli, Nizamuddin Nizamuddin, Nasaruddin Nasaruddin

“…Information system for distribution and logistics supplies during disaster response is needed to realize effective and efficient distribution. …”
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Water Supply and Firefighting: Early Lessons from the 2023 Maui Fires by Robert B. Sowby, Braxton W. Porter

“…We review this extreme case to support disaster-response lessons for water utilities and to guide further research and policy. …”
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The Development of Drone Techology and its Regulation in the European Union by Szira Zoltán, Varga Erika, Csegődi Tibor László, Milics Gábor

“…While drones offer unprecedented opportunities in areas like disaster response and remote sensing, they also pose challenges such as airspace congestion, potential privacy breaches, and ecological disturbances. …”
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A Mathematical Modeling for Location-Routing Problem in Critical Situations with considering to Path Security by Sakine Beigi, Elham Hosseinzadeh

“…The occurrence of natural and unnatural disasters threatens the lives of many people around the world every year. Disaster response consists of some elements such as transferring of healthy people from the affected areas to the camps. …”
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Development of Geospatial Data Acquisition, Modeling, and Service Technology for Digital Twin Implementation of Underground Utility Tunnel by Jaewook Lee, Yonghwan Lee, Changhee Hong

“…In the maintenance domain of the construction industry, digital twins have been actively introduced based on the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with growing interest in three-dimensional spatial information facility management and disaster response service using digital twin technology. …”
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Disaster Supply Chains: From Situational Awareness to Actionable Analysis by Boutilier, Justin James, Goentzel, Jarrod, Windle, Michael

“…Improved communication between government and the private sector is critical for improved disaster response. Collaboration between public and private sector actors will contribute to better information flow and help prioritize recovery efforts.…”
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Mixed-initiative variable autonomy for remotely operated mobile robots by Chiou, M, Hawes, N, Stolkin, R

“…The EMICS is evaluated in two disaster-response-inspired experiments, one with a simulated robot and test arena, and one with a real robot in a realistic environment. …”

Disaster communication in managing vulnerabilities by Ravichandran Moorthy, Guido Benny, Sarjit S. Gill

“…Efficient information exchanges are a vital component of disaster response and relief operations. This is based on the idea that precise and timely information is made available prior, during and after disasters. …”
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A review of forest fire surveillance technologies: Mobile ad-hoc network routing protocols perspective by AL-Dhief, Fahad Taha, Sabri, Naseer, Fouad, S., Abdul Latiff, N. M., Albader, Musatafa Abbas Abbood

“…Forest fires require continuous monitoring and effective communication, technology, due to the big losses are brought about by this event. As such, disaster response and rescue applications are considered to be a key application of the MANET. …”
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DISASTER RECOVERY : Community-Based Psychosocial Support in the Aftermath / by Prewitt-Diaz, Joseph O., editor

“…The last thirty years have brought to the fore the importance of psychosocial support as an integrator and cross-cutting theme in disaster response. In this volume, the authors share their practical knowledge about development of community-based psychosocial support based on the hundred of thousands of people in fourteen countries and three continents. …”

Pregnant women’s experiences of extreme exposure to bushfire associated smoke: a qualitative study by Deborah Davis, Katelyn Barnes, Rebecca Williamson, Alison M Behie, Christine Phillips, Rosalie Aroni, Celia Roberts, Ella Kurz, Danielle Schoenaker, Christopher J Nolan

“…After interview, data were transcribed and thematically analysed using the four phases of disaster response (prevention, preparedness, response, recovery) as a frame. …”
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GIS in hospital and healthcare emergency management / by Skinner, Ric. 424481

A Comprehensive Framework for Fire Evacuation Modelling by Murni Fatehah, Alias, Al Fahim, Mubarak Ali, Rozlina, Mohamed

“…Strategic planning for the evacuation of occupants from buildings becomes crucial during disaster response operations, especially in the context of fire emergencies that pose a direct threat to human lives. …”
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NURSES’ PERCEIVED AND ACTUAL PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTERS by Bahadır TERCAN, Saime ŞAHİNÖZ

“…It was found that those who had the highest perception in the disaster response phase were the nurses working in the intensive care + operating room. …”
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