GEOSCIENCES CONSULTANTS sarlParis, France

Type of organisation: mixed group of partners : private, research, universities and NGO

Specialising in: Assessment and mitigation All type of natural hazards and NATECH + cross approach between hazards

More specifically: Geo-Information for Disaster Management, preparedness, mitigation

In-house capacity: Staff of 5 / no. students : 1 Phd for 2006

TEWS Info Day, 31 Jan 2006, Paris

TARGET in TEWS: Extension of the TSUNAMICHAIN project

Objectives : create conditions for optimal future behaviour of populations exposed to tsunami threats in case of alert or without alert

Actions :partners and networkThree French partners + French red Cross + Universities from UK, Belgium, FranceAt least 20 partners supporting, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka

ToolsPsychosociological studies on victims of Asian tsunami in partnership with local partners (reaserch or hazard prevention, rescue or civil protection, NGO’s) with know-how transferWeb sharing of information, monitoring and exchange on various topics (not only alert but geophysics, sciences, evacuation, etc..)Map servers and data distributions Local micro-projects on alert and evacuation training in accordance with IOC actions

Current activities : feasibility with support of FRC, contact and partnerships establishedPrototype web site and map server

Targets : First step : experience to gain in Asia (Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia)

Expected extensions : operationalization of the concept on the long run (3 to 4 years) following development of alert networkstranslation for targeted populationGeographical extension

TEWS Info Day, 31 Jan 2006, Paris

Alert triggered at 15h59 UTC

Example of survey using JRC travel time tool

Good anticipation for alert start but alert cancellation may have been too early :

Closed at 18:12 UTC when model predict possible arrival after 18:41

A MAP SERVER LINKED TO ALL DOCUMENTS :

Here : comparison between buffer zone (100m, 200m) and real penetration inland of run-up on East coast of Sri Lanka.

A WEB SITE

Public : multi lingual information down to local decision makers and population

Restricted : publication and assessment of data, project and information for collaborators

A data base with publications and results, maps

Potential Interest/Contribution to TEWSPotential Interest/Contribution to TEWS

Specific addressed Issues around Tsunami hazards theme by TSUNAMICHAIN :Identify and characterize coastal zones exposed to nea filed event out of scope for alert system ro with extreme vulnerability (few possibilities of refuge even with alert) - Explore alternatives

Insuring that alert is correctly exploited by exposed population , find local referees (reception mode, acceptance, evacuation, false alarms repetition)

Analyse process and efficiency of future alerts with an independent point of view

Find out blocking mechanism for alert and evacuation

Feed back from the field

Introduce detailed run-up modelling or alternative approach for vulnerability assessment of “small targets” (minor cities, isolated industrial sites) where “heavy artillery” may not be justified or possible

Desired Level of Cooperation

Willing to participate in:

Partnership in a STREP or an IP– Long term viability and extension of TSUNAMICHAIN

And/or

Wish to propose [STREP/SSA]: – Completing the network and extending to

Mediterranean and Caribbean regions

ContactContact

Contact point: Dr GUILLANDE Richard,

general manager

Email: rg-gsc@wanadoo.fr

Tel: 0033146646060

Url: http://www.geosciences-consult.com