Authors: Jefferson, Theresa I.¹; Harrald, John R.²

Source: International Journal of Electronic Governance, Volume 1, Number 1, 2 July 2007 , pp. 79-93(15)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

The past two years have shown both the power of nature and the complexity of preparing for and responding to extreme events. Response efforts have demonstrated serious management, coordination, and problem solving issues. This paper provides an overview of the US Federal Government's current approach to emergency management. It discusses some of the pitfalls with this approach and proposes using collaborative technology to assist in providing agility in response to extreme events. It concludes with the outline of a research project that will provide the opportunity to evaluate the use of collaborative technologies in disaster response and mitigation.

Keywords: COMPUTING JOURNALS; Information Systems and Technology; Internet and Web Services; PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION JOURNALS; Public Administration

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2007.014344

Affiliations: 1: Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management, The George Washington University, 1776 G. Street, NW, Washington DC 20052, USA. 2: Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management, The George Washington University, 1776 G. Street, NW, Washington DC 20052, USA

Publication date: 2007-07-02

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