Perspectives on Loss Estimation Models and Metrics

Stephanie Chang, Walter Gillis Peacock and Steven P. French
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Stephanie Chang: University of British Columbia
Walter Gillis Peacock: Texas A&M University
Steven P. French: Georgia Institute of Technology

Chapter 7 in Risk Assessment, Modeling and Decision Support, 2008, pp 171-183 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Several broad themes emerge in this chapter to point the way for strategic directions in the development of HAZUS® and other tools for estimating losses from disasters. These include expanding and enhancing data types, data sources and data collection schedules. New empirical data collection efforts — including network, engineering and building data, and measures of social and economic changes — have the potential to strengthen loss estimation models and metrics. Network data, data on non-economic losses, and additional input from sociologists and social models are seen as essential elements, currently missing from existing methodology.

Keywords: Emergency Manager; Loss Estimation; Strategic Direction; Northridge Earthquake; Economic Disruption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-71158-2_7

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