Defining Common Information Requirements for Supporting Multiagency Emergency Operations

Kristine Steen-Tveit () and Bjørn Erik Munkvold ()
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Kristine Steen-Tveit: University of Agder
Bjørn Erik Munkvold: University of Agder

A chapter in Disaster Management and Information Technology, 2023, pp 307-322 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Effective response in complex emergency events requires establishing shared situational awareness among the agencies involved, through sharing relevant information and building a common operational picture (COP). However, despite its acknowledged importance, developing effective practices for such information sharing proves to be challenging. A basis for this is identifying what information is critical to share and also defining a well-functioning structure for this. Based on interviews with Norwegian emergency management stakeholders, this study investigates common information requirements for emergency management services and presents an example of a framework for structuring the sharing of critical information and building a COP. The study identified eight common information requirement categories for managing extreme weather scenarios. The focus on common information needs and a process for structured information sharing contributes to a more holistic perspective on cross-sectoral operations than in current practice.

Keywords: Situational awareness; Common operational picture; Information sharing; Common information requirements; Multiagency emergency operations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20939-0_14

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