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International Journal of Emergency Management

International Journal of Emergency Management (IJEM)

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International Journal of Emergency Management (2 papers in press)

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  • Flood hazard zonation and location of emergency shelters: a case study in South India   Order a copy of this article
    by Reshma Antony, K.U. Abdu Rahiman, Subha Vishnudas 
    Abstract: Natural disasters like floods cannot be prevented. Major floods in India occur during the southwest monsoon season, when most rainfall occurs. Since the year 2018, flooding has become a frequent occurrence in the Chalakudy River Basin (CRB) in Kerala, India. This study aims to map the flood hazard zones in the basin and identify potential emergency shelters in flood-prone areas. For hazard zonation, an integrated strategy utilising the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic information systems (GIS) is used. Seven major flood causative factors were analysed to demarcate flood hazard zones. The analysis shows that mostly the west and southwest portions are very high and high-hazard zones. Based on the maximum inmates accommodated and infrastructural facilities, the emergency shelter locations were mapped for 12 flood-prone local bodies in CRB. The findings of this study assist disaster management authorities and planning committees in early planning for disaster mitigation activities.
    Keywords: multi-criteria analysis; GIS; flood hazard index; analytical hierarchy process; Chalakudy river basin; disaster mitigation; disaster management; evacuation shelters; response; weighted overlay analysis.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEM.2025.10078248
     
  • Exploring the communicative role of social media in disasters: a case study of Deaf people during the 2023 Turkey earthquake   Order a copy of this article
    by Carolina Tannenbaum-Baruchi, Noa Lavie, Carmit Rapaport 
    Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine the unique challenges encountered by Deaf people during earthquakes, and to evaluate potential interventions to resolve them. We present a case study on the communication patterns of Deaf individuals using social media during disasters, focusing on their interactions with their local community, the Deaf community, and rescue teams. We analyzed videos in sign language from online sources that describe the experiences of Deaf people during the 2023 earthquake in Turkey and looked at the critical phase of receiving and sharing information during the search and rescue process. Social media played a critical role in sharing information, communicating with rescue teams, and issuing warnings and alerts. Further, we observed how self-organization through adaptive behavior led to saving lives and social support for the victims. Based on insights from these experiences, we propose solutions for emergency managers and first responders during earthquake rescue operations.
    Keywords: accessible communication; Deaf people; earthquake; emergency management; social media.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEM.2026.10078646
     

 

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