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Disaster Preparedness at the Municipality Level: A Scenario-Based Multistage Measurement Methodology

In: Dynamics of Disasters

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  • Mehdi Ghazanfari

    (Iran University of Science and Technology)

  • Mohammadmehdi Hakimifar

    (WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business))

  • Tina Wakolbinger

    (WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business))

  • Fuminori Toyasaki

    (York University)

Abstract

This study aims to develop a methodology in the disaster management field to assist policy-makers in the evaluation of the state of disaster preparedness of a municipality considering possible disaster types and corresponding scenarios. The paper first provides an overview of selected past disaster preparedness studies and identifies the main dimensions of preparedness. Then, it integrates them into a comprehensive framework for disaster preparedness measurement. The framework considers multistage aspects of disaster preparedness by integrating the pre- and post-disaster status. Preparedness at the municipality level is evaluated with respect to the following four areas: hazard assessment, mitigation capabilities, resource preparedness, and management performance. Implementing the methodology can provide insights to governments concerning their level of disaster preparedness. By highlighting areas of weakness, it can contribute to strengthening their readiness.

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  • Mehdi Ghazanfari & Mohammadmehdi Hakimifar & Tina Wakolbinger & Fuminori Toyasaki, 2021. "Disaster Preparedness at the Municipality Level: A Scenario-Based Multistage Measurement Methodology," Springer Optimization and Its Applications, in: Ilias S. Kotsireas & Anna Nagurney & Panos M. Pardalos & Arsenios Tsokas (ed.), Dynamics of Disasters, pages 123-145, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:spochp:978-3-030-64973-9_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64973-9_8
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