Appraisal of Scientific Resources for Emergency Management.

Abstract

The scientific and technological information needs, capabilities and resources of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were evaluated through a combination of approaches. These included: a review of prior research on the informational needs of emergency and disaster response agencies; case studies of selected previous disasters and emergencies; analyses of FEMA's mission and roles; surveys and interviews with selected FEMA staff regarding capabilities, practices and needs; and contacts with several other government agency and private sector resources involved in emergency and disaster responses. Several options are suggested for improving FEMA's scientific and technological information capabilities to meet its needs. These include: improving the presently existing system of personal contacts; improving directories of emergency and disaster response resources; developing a Science Resource Information System; developing a National Emergency Science Reserve; and preparing critical reviews of available information in selected areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133285

Entities

People

  • Deborah M. Smith
  • Edward W. Lawless

Organizations

  • MRIGlobal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Civil Defense
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Quarantine
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design