Integrated framework for earthquake consequences management
Abstract
Purpose
There are several researches which addressed earthquake probabilistic and deterministic risk assessment without linking the decision‐making process in order to implement policies, plans, and procedures to prevent or reduce human and monetary losses. This paper aims to address this issue.
Design/methodology/approach
This study suggests an integrated framework for earthquake consequences management. The framework consists of earthquake consequences model, value analysis, and socio‐economic analysis, as well as dynamic integration for implementing strategies, policies, and plans.
Findings
The developed integrated framework for earthquakes consequences management could be used for a study area especially in developing countries in which human and capital resources are limited.
Research limitations/implications
There is a need to have different case studies to demonstrate how the integrated framework for earthquake consequence management could reduce human and monetary losses due to earthquakes for a study area.
Originality/value
It is important to consider earthquake risks as part of strategic planning for societies that are vulnerable to future earthquakes.
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Citation
Momani, N.M. (2012), "Integrated framework for earthquake consequences management", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 184-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653561211219991
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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