Information systems and needs assessment in natural disasters: An approach for better disaster relief management |
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Authors: | Guha-Sapir D Lechat M F |
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Institution: | Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters WHO Collaborating Centre Catholic University of Louvain Clos Chapelle-aux-Champs 30 B-1200 Bruxelles Belgium |
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Abstract: | The paper addresses the issue of information in disasters relief. It begins by establishing the need for planning and systematic organization in disaster action, in order to produce a long term effect on the vulnerability levels of communities. Information is introduced as a key element in any phase of disaster management. The different informational needs are described by phases; information types and possible sources are briefly described. The organizational network of information collection is presented and the immediate need for research in this field is emphasized. |
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Keywords: | Information Needs assessment Relief organization Logistics systems |
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