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Verónica Díaz-Pacheco1, Frederick González-Román2, Clara Isaza3
1Department of Industrial Engineering, The Applied Optimization Group, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2582-4597.
Journal of Emergency Management (Weston, Mass.)
|October 14, 2022
Summary
This study developed a mobile tool to aid hurricane recovery decision-making. It uses an inventory model to track individual wellness for 48 hours post-disaster, informed by Hurricane María survivor experiences.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Mathematical Modeling
Background:
- Powerful hurricanes create stressful situations and uncertainty for individuals.
- Post-disaster recovery often relies on individual self-sufficiency until external support arrives.
- Hurricane María highlighted the need for accessible decision-making tools during and after extreme weather events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a decision-support tool for individuals facing hurricane disasters and recovery.
- To adapt a classic inventory model for monitoring individual wellness in the immediate aftermath of a hurricane.
- To create a user-friendly mobile application prototype integrating survivor experiences and mathematical modeling.
Main Methods:
- Conducted an online questionnaire to assess public sentiment and experiences related to Hurricane María.
- Developed a novel mathematical inventory model to monitor individual wellness for 48 hours post-hurricane.
- Created a mobile application prototype as a practical framework for the decision-support tool.
Main Results:
- Gathered first-hand accounts and sentiments from Hurricane María survivors.
- Established a new mathematical approach for modeling individual wellness during disaster recovery.
- Synthesized survivor experiences and the mathematical model into a functional mobile application prototype.
Conclusions:
- The developed tool offers a novel approach to individual disaster preparedness and recovery.
- The mobile application provides a practical framework for decision-making during hurricane events.
- Integrating survivor experiences enhances the relevance and usability of disaster management tools.
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