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A Comprehensive Conceptual Model for Disaster Management
A Comprehensive Conceptual Model for Disaster Management Sohail Asghar, Damminda Alahakoon and Leonid Churilov Clayton School of Information Technology, Monash University, Australia Existing Approaches to Disaster Management Kelly (1998), states that, there are four main reasons why a Disaster Model can be useful. These are as follows: 1. A Model can simplify complex events by helping to distinguish between critical elements. Its usefulness is more significant when responding to disasters with severe time constraints. 2. Comparing actual conditions with a theoretical Model can lead to a better understanding of the current situation and can thus facilitate the planning process and the Comprehensive completion of Disaster Management plans.
The first task in an integrated disaster management model is hazard assessment which provides the information necessary for the next phase, risk management. This results in decisions about the balance of mitigation and preparedness actions needed to address the risks (Manitoba-Health-Disaster-Management, 2002). This model has
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