MEGACITY DISASTER RESPONSE

Strategize Assistance in the Wake of Disaster

THE ASU ADVANTAGE

The computational modeling and software integration behind this tool offer the backbone for informed emergency action. This model enables operatives to effectively manage multiple problem sources from an integrated perspective.

What happens when disaster strikes a megacity?

Large metropolitan cities present unique challenges to disaster assistance. The dense urban terrain limits land availability to establish aid camps, extreme weather conditions impact regular transportation routes within the city, and diverse populations seek refuge over limited resources.

How can authorities strategize action?

The Decision Theater’s Megacity Disaster Response model integrates prominent awareness factors into one operating framework. Armed with this tool, a response official cannavigate:

• Possible transportation routes to hospitals, policestations and fire stations amid flooding in the streets

• Available land to build humanitarian assistance camps

• Potential conflict risks in the region

• Resource acquisition and distribution strategiesduring a shortage

Facilities and Geographic Awareness

By integrating web-based map and weather services, thistool presents location data of nearby emergency services,current weather conditions, and available land cover.

Transportation and Flooding

Operatives provide existing resource data to monitor the use and delivery of supplies to the region. Data on local affiliate organizations is organized through a network visualization graph to present their expertise, contact information, and relationship to other assistance organizations.

This data-ready model can be customized to inform new situational awareness needs, offering flexible solutions to a wide range of conflicts.