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Predicting evacuation demand curves is vital for disaster planning. A new Susceptible-Infective (SI) model incorporates social influence and other factors to improve evacuation strategies.

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  • Disaster Management
  • Public Health
  • Social Science

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  • Effective disaster evacuation planning relies on accurate prediction of evacuation demand curves.
  • Understanding individual evacuation decision-making factors is essential for improving response strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for formulating disaster evacuation demand curves.
  • To incorporate social influence and other key factors into evacuation modeling.

Main Methods:

  • A Susceptible-Infective (SI) model was adapted to simulate social contagion in evacuation decisions.
  • Four categories of factors influencing decisions were identified: individual characteristics, social influence, geographic location, and warning degree.
  • Sensitivity analyses were performed on key model parameters using the Tianjin Explosions as a case study.

Main Results:

  • The SI model effectively formulized evacuation demand curves, considering multiple influencing factors.
  • Modeling results illustrated the impact of individual characteristics, social influence, geographic location, and warning degree on evacuation behavior.
  • Analysis revealed that isolated communities with lower social influence may require targeted interventions to expedite evacuation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed SI model offers a valuable tool for predicting evacuation demand and informing disaster preparedness.
  • Findings highlight the importance of considering social dynamics and geographic context in evacuation planning.
  • Tailored strategies, especially for isolated communities, are crucial for optimizing disaster response and ensuring public safety.