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Mapping convergence points in the initial emergency response to 9/11.

Christine A Bevc1, Ashly N Barlau, Nick A Passanante

  • 1Department of Sociology, University of Colorado at Boulder, 327 UCB, Boulder, Colorado, 80309-0327, United States. christine.bevc@colorado.edu

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|May 23, 2009
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This study examines the geographic patterns of convergence spaces used by organizations and individuals responding to the 11 September 2001 attacks. Mapping these locations reveals insights into the evolution of emergency response following extreme events.

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Area of Science:

  • Disaster response and emergency management
  • Human geography and spatial analysis
  • Social movements and collective action

Background:

  • Extreme events trigger the convergence of diverse groups, including volunteers and emergency responders.
  • The concept of convergence spaces, introduced by Paul Routledge in 2000, provides a theoretical framework for understanding social movements.
  • Understanding the spatial dynamics of response is crucial for effective disaster management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the geographic space of convergence following the 11 September 2001 World Trade Center attacks.
  • To investigate potential patterns of convergence among responding organizations and individuals.
  • To enhance understanding of how emergency response geographically evolves after a major event.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the convergence spaces concept to a real-world disaster scenario.
  • Collection of data from field documents related to the 9/11 attacks response.
  • Geographic mapping of responder locations over a 12-day period to identify clustering patterns.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific geographic locations utilized by converging organizations and individuals.
  • Preliminary analysis of spatial patterns and potential clustering of response efforts.
  • Data provides a foundation for further quantitative and qualitative spatial analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides initial insights into the geographic evolution of emergency response post-disaster.
  • Findings can inform researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on optimizing disaster response strategies.
  • The convergence spaces framework offers a valuable lens for analyzing spatial dynamics in extreme event responses.