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How Does Network Media Affect the Efficiency of Emergency Response During Natural Disaster Process?
1College of Media Arts, Wuhan Qingchuan University, Wuhan430204, China.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|November 26, 2024
Summary
Network media significantly impacts emergency response effectiveness during natural disasters. The study found varying efficiencies, with heavy rainstorms being most effective and earthquakes least effective, highlighting key factors for improvement.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Urban Safety
- Network Media Analysis
Background:
- Natural disasters pose significant risks to urban areas, necessitating effective emergency response.
- Network media plays an increasingly crucial role in disaster situations.
- Assessing emergency response efficiency is vital for urban preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the influence of network media on emergency response efficacy during natural disasters.
- To analyze disaster response efficiency across different disaster types and stages.
- To identify factors influencing response efficiency and propose optimal strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model.
- Analyzed network information to assess disaster response efficiency.
- Conducted empirical analysis on three distinct natural disasters: heavy rainstorm, super typhoon, and earthquake.
Main Results:
- Disparities in response efficiency were observed among different disaster types.
- Zhengzhou heavy rainstorm response showed the highest efficiency.
- Super Typhoon Chaba and Luding earthquake responses exhibited lower efficiency, with the earthquake being the least efficient.
Conclusions:
- Government decision-making, emergency rescue, and social assistance are pivotal factors influencing response efficiency.
- Tailored response strategies for distinct disaster stages can augment overall efficiency.
- Findings contribute to enhancing urban safety and disaster preparedness through improved response mechanisms.
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