Essays about: "Emergency preparedness"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 39 essays containing the words Emergency preparedness.

1. 16. Investigating inclusive risk communication in the context of influenza outbreaks : Insights from South Korea and Vietnam

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

   Author : Stina Nygren; Moa Zeidlitz; [2020]
   Keywords : Information and communication technology; Epidemic; Pandemic; Communication inequalities; Public health emergency preparedness; Digital divide; Risk communication; Preparedness strategies; Communication strategies;

   Abstract : Outbreaks of novel influenza viruses are continually occurring on many places on our planet, with the ultimate and most extreme consequence being a full-scale pandemic. Modern communication technology is widely used for risk communication regarding recommended change in behavior patterns and other precautions in order to mitigate the transmission. READ MORE

3. 17. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment : Analysis of a Risk Assessment Process in Emergency Preparedness

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för datavetenskap och samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Katarina Garpenfeldt; [2019]
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   Abstract : A challenging yet crucial component of emergency planning is to identify relevant hazards and assess their risk level. Within the Province of Ontario, Canada, governmental emergency management stakeholders are required to use the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) process, developed by the Province, to meet legislative compliance. READ MORE

4. 18. "We Think Nothing Like This Can Happen Here": Reception, Perception and Response to Risk Communication Among Refugees and Immigrants in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Linn Hollanti; [2019]
   Keywords : Risk Communication; Crisis Preparedness; Refugees; Immigrants; If Crisis or War Comes; Om krisen eller kriget kommer; Sweden; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Risk communication is recognised as an essential component of crisis preparedness, enabling people at risk to take informed decisions to protect themselves. Research has shown that foreign-born people including refugees and immigrants to a lesser extent than others are reached by the information and are less prepared for crisis, making them particularly vulnerable in crisis situations. READ MORE

5. 19. Evaluating LoRa Physical as a Radio Link Technology for use in a Remote-Controlled Electric Switch System for a Network Bridge Radio-Node

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Abdullahi Aden Hassan; Rasmus Karlsson Källqvist; [2019]
   Keywords : LoRa; Emergency preparedness; Amateur radio; System design; Embedded system; Radio electronics; LoRa; Krisberedskap; Amatörradio; Systemdesign; Inbyggda system; Radioelektronik;

   Abstract : This report explores the design of a system for remotely switching electronics on and off within a range of at least 15 km, to be used with battery driven radio nodes for outdoor Wi-Fi network bridging. The application of the network bridges are connecting to remote networks, should Internet infrastructure fail during an emergency. READ MORE

6. 20. Inclusion of Evidence-Based Approach to Humanitarian Needs Assessment in Flash Appeals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Esa Kukkonen; [2018]
   Keywords : Evidence; evidence base; evidence-based approach; Flash Appeal; funding humanitarian crises; humanitarian needs assessment; sudden-onset emergencies; General Works;

   Abstract : According to the humanitarian principle of impartiality, decisions on what to fund in humanitarian crises should be based on a clear identification and prioritization of need. However, both the donors and responders have been reported to not act solely based on the needs. READ MORE