COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF GEOINFORMATICS AND GEO-COLLABORATION IN LINKING MITIGATION AND DISASTER RECOVERY IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

The recurring failure of communities at risk to build mitigation into disaster recovery activities to reduce risks against future disaster events remains unresolved. In fact, some communities seem to learn so little from the disastrous experience of other communities; they either commit the same calamitous mistakes or do nothing to improve their circumstances before disaster actually strikes them. Policies exist, yet resilience building systems are lacking from the pragmatic stages of disaster recovery. Beyond sustained preparedness and relief operations, communities must also concentrate on effective rehabilitation and efficient disaster recovery if they are to become resilient against future hazards. The Eastern Caribbean islands, like many other developing countries, typify this failure of integrating mitigation into disaster recovery despite numerous incidents of hurricanes and tropical storms over the past decades. It is a socio-technical issue that needs to engage reliable information exchange mechanisms and efficient social networks to initiate and create solutions.The overall objective of this study is to explore how countries can improve mitigation through disaster recovery activities. It documents the results of an analysis of experiences in disaster recovery and mitigation in the Eastern Caribbean following Hurricane Lenny in November 1999 and Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. Through nested case design, the study constructs a framework for integrating mitigation into disaster recovery and comprehensive disaster management. It highlights relationships and interactions among households, builders, building designers, post-disaster rehabilitation agencies and disaster management organizations that can facilitate mitigation. It identifies factors that facilitate geospatial support in disaster management in the Eastern Caribbean and how geocollaboration enhances performance and effectiveness in comprehensive disaster management. Finally, the study modifies existing mechanisms for disaster mitigation and develops a scalable DHaRMS synchronization tool for mitigation implementation at multiple levels of society.This study is deemed important from an empirical perspective because it could yield valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of mitigation implementation as well as provide policy recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of mitigation and comprehensive disaster management. From a theoretical perspective, this research is oriented toward contributing to the theories of comprehensive disaster management and complexity

Natural hazards and disaster management in Pakistan

The present study explains the various concepts used in disaster management. The concepts explained include: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity, Risk and Disaster Management Cycle. In addition to the terminologies, the study also seeks to explain various types of disasters. It also gives a detail of various disasters occurred in Pakistan as well their management and mitigation strategies. The paper also discusses disaster management policy at national level as well as disaster management and national plans in Pakistan.Natural Hazards, Disaster Management, Pakistan

Development Of Planning Support System For Urban Rehabilitation And Reconstruction In Case Sidoarjo Mud Flow Post Disaster

Sidoarjo mud disaster impact that has lasted more than 3 years are very influential on other aspects of life in Porong and surrounding areas. The need for information systems that can inform the public about the catastrophic conditions is absolutely necessary. In previous research has established a disaster management information system that is treated with the approach to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consisting of the phases of mitigation, evacuation and warning his own. Mitigation system that was built covering the field of catastrophe risk modeling using network analysis, mapping mudguard embankment area, information about alternative routes and other public facilities information. Evacuation system provides information on areas that can be used as an evacuation site if a disaster occurs, such as health centers and referral hospitals and information about the stages of evacuation if the disaster occurs. Early warning system that allows agencies related to the Sidoarjo Mud Mitigation Agency (BPLS) provide information directly via WEB and SMS that can be accessed by the public via the WEB and SMS. Mitigation system that was built covering the field of catastrophe risk modeling using network analysis, mapping mudguard embankment area, information about alternative routes and other public facilities information. Evacuation system provides information on areas that can be used as an evacuation site if a disaster occurs, such as health centers and referral hospitals and information about the stages of evacuation if the disaster occurs. Early warning system that allows agencies related to the Sidoarjo Mud Mitigation Agency (BPLS) provide information directly via WEB and SMS that can be accessed by the public via the WEB and SMS. Mitigation system that was built covering the field of catastrophe risk modeling using network analysis, mapping mudguard embankment area, information about alternative routes and other public facilities information. Evacuation system provides information on areas that can be used as an evacuation site if a disaster occurs, such as health centers and referral hospitals and information about the stages of evacuation if the disaster occurs. Early warning system that allows agencies related to the Sidoarjo Mud Mitigation Agency (BPLS) provide information directly via WEB and SMS that can be accessed by the public via the WEB and SMS. The next stage is the stage of recovery. To that end, the research platform designed with integrated GIS Decision Systems (DSS) for regional development planning. Platform that includes a planned relocation of the transportation system and the relocation industry. Relocation of industrial zones by the method of analytical hierarchy process to produce recommendations relocate industrial park. Modeling facility relocation alternative transport route network transformation results

Disaster Management In Central Java Province, Indonesia

Recent disasters in Indonesia have brought disaster management as the first priority of actions as government's responsibility role. A pro-active approach to elucidate the problem through concentrating on post-disaster and pre-disaster phases in addition to disaster phase has become very important management pertaining to disaster. Disaster management must be applied as an integrated and comprehensive activity. It is a continuing process not temporary action. Integration means and implies linkage in all aspects as well as dimensions and comprehensive implies broad coverage. This paper will discuss the disaster management in Central Java Province and inherent aspects ofenvironment in Central Java Province. Besides that, this paper emphasizes the role of Diponegoro University, Indonesia along with Joint Working Group on Geotechnical on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation (JWG-DMR) and Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia conducting specific program in evolving suitable programs for preventing, rehabilitating and mitigating future disaster

Kesiapsiagaan Anggota Pecinta Alam Dalam Mitigasi Bencana Gempabumi Di SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta

Surakarta city including areas with high levels of vulnerability with a score of 60. SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta is one of the schools included in the area with high levels of disaster vulnerability. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of nature lovers members in the earthquake disaster mitigation and know the non-structural mitigation in the face of the earthquake disaster which members nature lovers in SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta. Knowledge level of preparedness of the 30 Member Nature Lovers In Earthquake Disaster Mitigation in SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta obtained niliai composite index by 77.38%. The results showed that the level of knowledge about the earthquake disaster mitigation included in the high category. Non-structural mitigation measures carried out by another person or the school, but members nature lovers already know the purpose for which the nonstructural mitigation measures, and the students also helped in the passage of nonstructural mitigation

Natural hazards and disaster management in Pakistan

The present study explains the various concepts used in disaster management. The concepts explained include: Disaster, Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity, Risk and Disaster Management Cycle. In addition to the terminologies, the study also seeks to explain various types of disasters. It also gives a detail of various disasters occurred in Pakistan as well their management and mitigation strategies. The paper also discusses disaster management policy at national level as well as disaster management and national plans in Pakistan

Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat Terdidik Dalam Mitigasi Bencana Longsor Lahan (Studi Pendekatan Fenomenologi di Desa Pundungrejo, Kecamatan Tawangsari, Kabupaten Sukoharjo)

This study aims to: 1) know the process a disaster mitigation efforts to reduce the risk a landslides disaster in the Pundungrejo Village, Tawangsari Subdistrict, Sukoharjo District, 2) the characteristics a educated society in this village, 3) the level knowledge a educated society in landslide disaster mitigation in this village. 4) the role a educated society in landslide disaster mitigation through the establishment a preparedness culture against general public in this village. This research approach is qualitative. This study design is phenomenological with the social definition paradigm. Informants of this study are people’s who have been through formal education according to its competence. Methods of data collection through questionnaire, observation, and interviews with First Order Understanding techniques. Analysis using Second Order Understanding. The results of this study are: 1) the process a disaster mitigation efforts to reduce the risk a landslides disaster in the study area with approach top-down and bottom-up, but is still not optimal, 2) the characteristics a educated society in the study area is influenced by the thinking of the community, economic, and educational levels with an attitude of mutual cooperation and tolerance. 3) the level a knowledge educated society in landslide disaster mitigation is still incomplete. 4) educated society have a role in disaster mitigation through the establishment a preparedness culture against general public in this village

Mitigasi Bencana Tsunami Di Wilayah Pesisir Lampung

Disaster management is a dynamic process, integrated and sustainable effort to increase quality of preventive, preparedness,mitigaton, emergency response, evacuation and reconstruction. Mitigation is strategy to reduce and minimize negative impact of disaster. At least, there are six strategies in tsunami mitigation. Firstly, to protect living, infrastructure and coastal zone environment. Secondly, to increase understanding and participation in mitigation of tsunami. Third, to increase preparedness and awareness of upcoming disaster. Fourth, to increase coordination and institution capacity. Fiveth, to establish law enforcement that can be efective to realize disaster mitigation by mean of making code of conduct that regulate mitigation implementation, to develop guidance of planning and implemetation of disaster protection. Sixth, to push sustainability of economic activity and increasing social wellfare, security, and confort in coastal zone area