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Equipment Distribution for Structural Stabilization and Civilian Rescue

Equipment Distribution for Structural Stabilization and Civilian Rescue

Albert Y. Chen, Feniosky Peña-Mora, Saumil J. Mehta, Stuart Foltz, Albert P. Plans, Brian R. Brauer, Scott Nacheman
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 13
ISSN: 1937-9390|EISSN: 1937-9420|EISBN13: 9781613507711|DOI: 10.4018/jiscrm.2011010102
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Chen, Albert Y., et al. "Equipment Distribution for Structural Stabilization and Civilian Rescue." IJISCRAM vol.3, no.1 2011: pp.19-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jiscrm.2011010102

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Chen, A. Y., Peña-Mora, F., Mehta, S. J., Foltz, S., Plans, A. P., Brauer, B. R., & Nacheman, S. (2011). Equipment Distribution for Structural Stabilization and Civilian Rescue. International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM), 3(1), 19-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jiscrm.2011010102

Chicago

Chen, Albert Y., et al. "Equipment Distribution for Structural Stabilization and Civilian Rescue," International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management (IJISCRAM) 3, no.1: 19-31. http://doi.org/10.4018/jiscrm.2011010102

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Abstract

The efficiency of Urban Search and Rescue operations depends on the supply of appropriate equipment and resources, and an efficient damage assessment facilitates deployment of these resources. This paper presents an Information Technology (IT) supported system for on-site data collection to communicate structural condition, track search and rescue status, and request and allocate appropriate resources. The system provides a unified interface for efficient gathering, storing, and sharing of building assessment information. Visualization and access of such information enable rescuers to respond to the disaster more efficiently with better situational awareness. The IT system also provides an interface for electronic resource requests to a geospatial resource repository service that enables a spatial disaster management environment for resource allocation. Request and deployment of critical resources through this system enables lifesaving efforts, with the appropriate equipment, operator, and materials, to become more efficient and effective. System development at the Illinois Fire Service Institute has shown promising results.

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