Search results for "Crisis management"
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The hyperspectral and smartphone technology in CBRNE countermeasures and defence
2016
Caused by industrial and military use as well as other sources of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) materials, the global threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) remains in spite of such weapons being internationally prohibited. With these materials, industrial and transportation accidents are likely in all countries and can also be triggered by natural disasters, such as in Fukushima in 2011. In addition, governments cannot fully control the manufacturing and usage of WMDs, as extreme terrorists have access to as well as the knowledge and motivation to use such materials. Due to multiple large-scale risks, the countering of CBRNE threats requ…
Risk of threats in the Opolskie Voivodeship and the awareness of residents
2019
Województwo opolskie zostało dotknięte powodzią nazywaną również ,,powodzią tysiąclecia” w 1997 r., lecz wielu mieszkańców pamięta te dotkliwe zdarzenia. Z pewnością od tego czasu wyciągnięto wiele wniosków i dokonano zmian w procedurach, niemniej jednak nawet najlepsza organizacja wymaga współpracy ludności cywilnej w momencie wystąpienia zagrożenia. Bez wiedzy mieszkańców na temat sposobów reagowania na poszczególne zagrożenia, nie można mówić o dobrym przygotowaniu. Stąd też niniejszy artykuł jest próbą przedstawienia zagrożeń mogących pojawić się na terenie województwa opolskiego oraz jedynie wskazania odpowiedzialnych pod- miotów wiodących, jak np. Wojewoda Opolski w fazie zapobiegania…
Beyond early: Decision support for improved typhoon warning systems
2015
International audience; Warnings can help prevent damage and harm if they are issued timely and provide information that help responders and population to adequately prepare for the disaster to come. Today, there are many indicator and sensor systems that are designed to reduce disaster risks, or issue early warnings. In this paper we analyze the different systems in the light of the initial decisions that need to be made in the response to sudden onset disasters. We outline challenges of current practices and methods, and provide an agenda for future research.To illustrate our approach, we present a case study of Typhoon Haiyan. Although meteorological services had issued warnings; relief …