Factors that affect rescue time in urban search and rescue (USAR) operations

M. Statheropoulos, A. Agapiou (), G. Pallis, K. Mikedi, S. Karma, J. Vamvakari, M. Dandoulaki, F. Andritsos and C. Thomas

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2015, vol. 75, issue 1, 57-69

Abstract: Recent structural collapses were studied in order to identify gaps in technology and to propose priorities in enhancing urban search and rescue (USAR) tools. The timelines of the events were examined with the scope of extracting critical factors that affect rescue time and can be used to define priorities in tools and technologies development, so that efficient and fast location, recovery and treatment of victims can be achieved. In this context, seven factors were identified: (1) best practices and lessons learned, (2) rescue technology, (3) community involvement, (4) information systems, (5) technology integration, (6) crisis management and (7) available budget. Each of these factors is reviewed, analyzed and discussed with the scope of providing future developments in tools and technology for USAR operations. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2015

Keywords: Prompt rescue; Tools and technology; Technology integration; Community involvement; Information systems; Crisis management; Best practices and lessons learned (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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