Evaluating the role of information technology in crisis and emergency management

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to discuss the recommendations for handling future extreme events based on the response and mitigation effort to Hurricane Katrina. It discusses how information technology (IT) relates to these recommendations.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews recent recommendations for handling future extreme events and pinpoints the role of information systems in supporting these recommendations.

Findings

The study provides areas for IT researchers and practitioners to focus on to support the crisis and emergency management community.

Orginality/value

The paper provides ue for IT researchers and practitioners to focus on to support the Crisis and Emergency Management Community.

Citation

Jefferson, T.L. (2006), "Evaluating the role of information technology in crisis and emergency management", VINE, Vol. 36 No. 3, pp. 261-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720610703542