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New technologies and disaster information resources
Part 2. The right Part 2. The right information, at the information, at the right time, the right right time, the right wayway
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Disaster management: a Disaster management: a discipline “hungry” for discipline “hungry” for informationinformation
A multidisciplinary and intersectoral activity.
A wide variety of products and information resources.
An appropriate information infrastructure -- more than just the physical component, a change in the way we work.
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The right information . The right information . . .. .
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Information NeedsInformation Needs
Relevant information
Timely information Up-to-date
information Consistent
information
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Provide value added for Provide value added for usersusers
DISASTERS
HURRICANESEPIDEMIOLOGY
CONTACTS
HOMELESS
EARTHQUAKES
RELIEF
DAMAGES
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What gives value What gives value added to disaster added to disaster information?information? A reliable source Speed Quality and relevance of content Organization A combination of resources Has a focus It’s up-to-date Good design and easy to navigate
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What kind of information are What kind of information are we talking about?we talking about? Risk reduction information
hazards and the environment in which they coexist
the elements -- physical and human -- at risk and the degree of vulnerability
community awareness of their of risk and degree to which they accept this risk
Wide variety of disciplines
Past, present and future
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Public Information
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Technical and training material
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Up-to-date information on disasters
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Evaluating a web siteEvaluating a web site
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Some questions . . .Some questions . . .
What functions do you like to see on a web site?
Normally, do you browse through a site or do you use the site’s internal search engine?
Name several things you expect to see on a web site.
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Criteria for evaluating a web Criteria for evaluating a web sitesite Authority
Who is the author? What relationship to the topic does he/she
have? Can you contact the author?
Objectivity Is the objective of the site clear to you? Is the “ownership” clearly identified? Is the information impartial?
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CriteriaCriteria
Up-to-date When was the information generated? Has it been updated recently?
Design Do the visual effects complement the
information? Do you have options--to view just text or
without frames? Does the site require plug-ins?
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What makes a good web What makes a good web site?site?
Simplicity Graphics, fonts, colors Ease of navigation Avoid needless animation Reduce “download” time Good (and working!) “links” Up-to-date information Include “meta tags” A search engine Quality control
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A web site will fail if it A web site will fail if it does not offer a real or does not offer a real or perceived value to perceived value to users.users.
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S I L
E N C
E
A lack of feedback does not A lack of feedback does not necessarily signal accpetance!necessarily signal accpetance!
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Identify the consumersIdentify the consumers
Who are you targeting with the information you generate?
Who communicates with your organization to request information?
The Internet is a two-way street
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Who are these Who are these information consumers?information consumers?
Disaster authorities or managers in an affected (or at risk) country
The international community: cooperation agencies and donors
The national and local community
…who else?
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The right The right informationinformationat the right at the right
time . . .time . . .
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In disaster situations, In disaster situations, information is used information is used for . . .for . . .
Coordination of Coordination of international assistance international assistance
Assessment of damages Assessment of damages and needs and needs
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The Internet has a role The Internet has a role before, during and after before, during and after disasters :disasters :
Before (preparedness, mitigation, prevention): research and studies.
During (response): assessment of damages and needs; coordination of of aid
After: collection and analysis of data; lessons learned; institutional memory
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Between disasters….Between disasters….
We have the luxury of time.
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During disasters,During disasters,the key word is:the key word is:
S P E E D !S P E E D !
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The disaster environment has The disaster environment has inherent problems:inherent problems:
Competition
Rumors
Difficulty in updating information
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High demand for High demand for informationinformation
Communication with information sources is hampered.
Information is centralized
Type of information required
Acceptable response time
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The reality during The reality during disasters . . . disasters . . .
Then we change directions!
We run like crazy . . .
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The right The right information at the information at the
right time, right time, the right way . . .the right way . . .
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The right path . . . The right path . . .
Support the creation of disaster information centers or services.
Can be integrated into existing facilities.
Critical for sustainability: quality and institutional support.
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Information Infrastructure: Information Infrastructure: ComponentsComponents
A culture of information
Sufficient personnel
Good coordination processes
Good information products
Work guidelines and standards
Supportive institutional structure
A minimum level of physical resources.
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Good coordination Good coordination requires an open work requires an open work environment and cannot environment and cannot thrive in isolation. thrive in isolation.
The Internet is an excellent tool for achieving this.
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In summary, what can we In summary, what can we do to get the do to get the
rightright informationinformation to the to the rightright peoplepeople at the at the rightright timetime in the in the rightright wayway??
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What can we do? What can we do?
Make more agile and efficient the process of preparing information in electronic format and posting it on the Internet.
Become better promoters of our electronic information products.
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INFORMATIO
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Avoid bottlenecksAvoid bottlenecks
The technology exists . . .
. . . The challenge is getting the information to those who need it.
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Promote collaboration Promote collaboration between information between information teams and content teams and content expertsexperts
SUBJECT SUBJECT EXPERTSEXPERTS
INFORMATICSINFORMATICSDOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION
CENTERSCENTERS
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Strengthen our position and
reputation as principal sources of
disaster management information
in the Caribbean.