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Response Functions in Disasters: Iran Flash Flood 2016.
Reza Abbaszadeh Dizaji1, Ali Ardalan1,2, Farin Fatemi3
1Department of Disaster and Emergency Health, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|August 20, 2019
Summary
Iran
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Disaster Management
Background:
- Flash floods in Iran's western and south-western provinces caused significant damage in April 2016.
- Effective disaster response is crucial for mitigating the impact of such events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate critical response functions for disaster management.
- To provide insights for improving future disaster preparedness and response strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized secondary data, including organizational reports and flood response forms.
- Analyzed collected data based on established disaster response functions.
Main Results:
- The early warning system by the Iran Meteorological Organization was a strong response function.
- Identified weaknesses included poor inter-organizational coordination and absence of a safety officer within the Incident Command System.
Conclusions:
- The study outlines key disaster response functions for decision-makers and first responders.
- Findings aim to enhance preparedness and response capabilities for future natural and man-made disasters.
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