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Giving First Responders an Information Edge
Jochen Scholl
This study addresses the problems of information scarcity and information distortion in the first stage of government and community disaster response. Due to a lack of actionable information, incomplete situational awareness following a disaster results in a distorted common operating picture and suboptimal response. More lives are lost and more damage is inflicted. An information-centric perspective is needed to improve situational awareness earlier.
Giving First Responders an Information Edge
Jochen Scholl
This study addresses the problems of information scarcity and information distortion in the first stage of government and community disaster response. Due to a lack of actionable information, incomplete situational awareness following a disaster results in a distorted common operating picture and suboptimal response. More lives are lost and more damage is inflicted. An information-centric perspective is needed to improve situational awareness earlier.