Disaster Response and Relief Operations

EasyChair Preprint 13722

Abstract

Disasters, whether natural or man-made, pose significant threats to communities worldwide, causing immense human suffering, economic losses, and disruptions to critical infrastructure and services. Effective disaster response and relief operations are crucial in mitigating the impact of these events and ensuring the well-being of affected populations.

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of disaster response and relief operations. It begins by defining the concept of disaster and underscoring the importance of efficient and coordinated efforts in this domain. The paper then outlines the various phases of disaster response, including pre-disaster preparedness, immediate response, short-term relief, and long-term recovery.

Keyphrases: Disaster Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, emergency response, humanitarian aid, resource allocation

@booklet{EasyChair:13722,
  author    = {Edwin Frank},
  title     = {Disaster Response and Relief Operations},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13722},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}